Science! Coffee Mug
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Science! mug
Welcome to the fantastic world of 'Retro Ironic Science' by Steven Rhodes! Where we take a deep dive back to the days when our grandparents toasted radioactive drinks and gave the thumbs up to the atomic bomb as the latest neighborhood party trick. Here we stand, in front of a glorious (literally) tribute to the 'good old days' where science was as simple as a stirring rod in a test tube.
Our hero in the subject is a cheerful youngster whose enthusiasm for nuclear physics can only be measured by the amount of jelly in his perfectly combed hair. He's standing there, with an atomic bomb explosion behind him - which is probably his latest school project, and he definitely got an A for effort. 'SCIENCE!', he proclaims, as if he's just discovered the solution to all the world's problems, or at least how to get a really impressive barbecue going.
This is a perfect decor item for those who want to be reminded of a simpler time, when 'radiation' was just another word for 'extra shine' in the hair and safety measures were left to the comic book superheroes. Hang it on the wall, and remember: in Steven Rhodes' universe, it's always the brightest (and most ironic) of days!
The motif in the image shows a young boy giving a thumbs up to an atomic bomb explosion in the background, with the word "SCIENCE!" at the bottom. The humor here is quite ironic and black. It seems like a naive and old-fashioned view of science and technology, where the dangers of nuclear weapons are ignored or trivialized. In historical context, this may be reminiscent of 1950s America, where nuclear power was sometimes portrayed as something pure and wonderful without emphasizing serious risks and consequences.
Steven Rhodes is known for his retro design and satirical style that takes modern themes and presents them in an old fashioned and often humorous context. Rhodes often uses this type of humor to contrast the innocent look of his art with the more cynical or dark themes he depicts.
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