The infantilization of Western culture
What happens when an entire society succumbs to childlike behavior and discourse? Elantseva MarinaIf you regularly watch TV, you’ve probably seen a cartoon bear pitching you toilet paper, a gecko with a British accent selling you auto insurance and a bunny in sunglasses promoting batteries. This has always struck me as a bit odd. Sure, it makes sense to use cartoon characters to sell products to kids – a phenomenon that’s been well-documented. But why are advertisers using t...
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