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The Evolution of the ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ Meme

Posted: January 29th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Creative, Design, Social, Visual | Tags: , , | No Comments »


You know something has captured the imagination when you see it on a British Gas TVC – currently airing in the UK.

Today’s must-see delicious web bit comes from Oscillator’s Christina Agapakis who after seeing a trend of the popular ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ poster developing into a full blown meme rife with parody and recreation, drew up an awesome family tree infographic of how the parodies have evolved.

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