I'm definitely really fascinated by the way that memes and other social concepts spread across society and rise to the peak of their popularity and then suddenly drop out of public favour. For me, the 'Keep Calm and Carry On' slogan is one of the most fascinating, as it is undoubtedly an integral part of modern British Society.
Over the past decade the infamous slogan has appeared everywhere, led to massive ranges of merchandise and spawned thousands of copies and parodies. Whether you love it or hate it, it has become an iconic symbol of quintessential Britishness.
This video is just the perfect way to show the history of the slogan; with picturesque images of English railway stations, Penguin books, model trains and a lovely English accent voiceover. It really helps us to understand the patriotic but also silently frightening origins of the poster and the real resonance that phrase original held.
I believe it still holds that resonance today, because if you ignore all the parodies it's a piece of advice relevant to any time period and any situation. Which may help to explain its staying power.
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