Keep Calm and Carry On
This meme has its roots in history – the famous phrase “keep calm and carry on” was first used in 1939 when World War II had broken out, and the British propaganda machine was beginning to whir. Fast-forward to the year 2000 when the originals of these posters were unearthed, and their simple design and strong message helped them become some of the fastest-spreading memes of all time.
Now edited slightly to provide amusing variations, these memes are some of the most commonly used in the world and convey simple, straight-to-the-point messages with a historical connotation.