Symbols & Communication
This is one of the most emotional parts of "The Crying Indian" commercial that communicated a sense of environmental responsibility.
What is the tear?
This person created a poster of Pogo the Possum around the time of the first Earth Day
Who is Walt Kelly?
"The Crying Indian" commercial appealed to viewers' sense of reason and gave them directions on how to improve the environment's state.
What is FALSE?
This character is known for their famous words "We Have Met the Enemy and He Is Us" -- a statement that migrated to many media sources.”
Who is Pogo?
In response to a public protest, this company said "Let them drink coke"
What is the Coca-Cola company?
What emotion did Pogo and The Crying Indian provoke to the viewer?
What is guilt?
When the Crying Indian spot debuted in 1971, this group enjoyed the support of mainstream environmental groups, including the National Audubon Society, the Sierra Club, and the Wilderness Society
What is KAB?
Pogo the Possum comics focus largely on the effects of litter as opposed to other environmental issues.
What is TRUE?
This Italian-American actor portrayed Native Americans in Hollywood films and is best known for his role as "The Crying Indian."
Who is Iron Eyes Cody?
This one aspect of the ecological crisis was often conflated with all pollution
What is litter?
This exhibition chanted "It’s up to you. It’s up to you. It’s up to you..."
What is "Can Man Survive?"?
This 1970 revisionist was one of the most popular films to showcase Great Plains Indians living in harmony with their environment, respecting the majestic herds of bison that filled the landscape
What is Little Big Man?
National Geographic used a photo of "dark- and white-skinned dolls" in a large pile of litter to highlight that the environmental crisis disproportionally affects people of color.
What is FALSE?
KAB advertisements featured this girl to emphasize that keeping America beautiful was a family affair.
Who is Susan Spotless?
This demographic was mainly targeted by the ads made by KAB
What are middle and upper-class, white Americans?