Demotivational
posters as sarcastic motivational posters
Do
you seek sarcasm in art? Look no further, for demotivational
posters present just that. Made popular by the Despair company,
demotivational posters have become something of a novelty in the art world.
You
know those cunning posters that stare you in the face and present a message that
captures your emotions in ways you are likely not able to explain. Some have
asked, are demotivational posters meant to be funny? Are they meant to be
caustic and blunt? Or, are they meant to present reality the way it is?
The
fact is that demotivational posters are like motivational posters, the
difference being that while the latter tries to bring out the best in you, the
former tries to bring out, well not the worst, but definitely not the best in
you. They are filled with lots of satire and sarcasm and it wouldn't be unfair
to call demotivational posters sarcastic motivational posters.
Demotivational
posters aren't meant to be funny though there is no denying the fact that most
of the time they are. What makes them funny is the fact that they present reality
the way it is. Life isn't easy, all isn't rosy. You have to work hard to be
where you want to be. Forget
the 'trash' the motivational speaker told you. Everyone can't be successful. Not
everyone can be great. But, there's a slight chance you may just be great.
These
are the kind of messages that demotivational posters try to convey. They may
make you feel sad but they tend to present reality the way it is, whether we
appreciate this fact or not.
Sarcasm
and satire are key elements of any demotivational poster. This makes them ideal
gifts for family and friends. Sometimes, demotivational posters can be helpful
in calming us down, helping us sit and think and coming to realize that there
are more important things in life than being first and being the best.
You
may never learn to fly, you may never get a college degree or star in a
Hollywood movie but, you can become a nice father, mother, brother or sister.
You can become a nice friend, a nice neighbor or a nice mentor. These are the
most important things and that's exactly what demotivational posters try to tell
us.
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