We simply love Young and Minor, as they have always provided a fresh perspective. This piece of art dates back to war time, when mischievous artists, such as Young and Minor, tried to change the minds of the public. They didn't have the internet, but their message was still just as effective. In fact, it may have even been more effective since everybody used to read the same newspapers!
The reason it is called the 'Perfect Soldier' is because those ranked high in the military preferred mindless men who would follow orders. As you can see from the image, the soldier that is being selected has no head (and hence, no brain to think with). In a time when we needed soldiers to take a stand against war, those higher up wanted the exact opposite.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.