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  Re: Kool-Aid Computer Wallpaper (Final)  
From: Stephen
Date: 5 May 2017 20:17:10
Message: <590d1606$1@news.povray.org>
On 5/6/2017 12:25 AM, Dave Blandston wrote:
> Stephen <mca### [at] aolcom> wrote:
>>   From my understanding Americans don't use the "C" word as a swear word.
>> In the UK we do. But Shakespeare says it better than I do, in Twelfth
>> Night (Act 2 Scene 5)
>
> Hi Stephen,
>
> The green "C" stands for "cyanide," which is a toxic chemical compound. The
> cyanide-poisoned grape Kool-Aid (actually a similar product called "Flavor Aid")
> that was drunk at Jonestown was stored in a vat labeled with a green "C." See,
> just a miscommunication.
>

Or a metacommunication? ^_^

In images with so much irony. I like to look for subliminal messages. 
Whether intended or not. That is what art is about.
For instance: (Edited for clarity spelling, and grammar)
Is a legal disclaimer saying it is "Made up." A nice touch.

Or I could be up too late. ;)


-- 

Regards
     Stephen


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