Demotivational Posters pictures -
Studies show that Mondays and Tuesdays are emotionally the "hardest" work days, when people have the lowest motivation to work, after the weekend. There have been numerous motivational posters created to encourage people to work through the week, keep them focused on their duties, and increase their productivity. Such posters typically had a black background with an encouraging image in the middle, a clear big word below (meant to send a message, or command to workers' minds) and a motivational message to go with this word. Not surprisingly many people got sick of these (often cheesy) motivational posters and started creating parodies on them. One of such people Dr. E.L. Kersten, in 1998, founded a company Despair, Inc., that turned making such demotivational posters into a professional business. Their demotivational posters sold in millions and beat the records of any motivational posters ever sold.
Today we ask you to create any demotivational poster.
Try to make them mimic the classic motivational posters format like the examples above - black background, image in the middle, followed by the title word(s), and demotivational message below.
The image in the middle has to be photoshopped, so you can not just take unaltered photo and add text to it. You are welcome to go beyond the work topics, and create demotivational posters from any areas - politics, relationships, etc. NOTE: as an exception to our rules, in this contest you are allowed to recycle any of your previous entries of FN and use it for the central image in your demotivational poster. Remember that your entry in this contest HAS to include the title word(s) and a de-motivational text message, like in the examples above.
Political Motivational Posters pictures -
The battle between Hillary and Barack is becoming more and more tense as their delegate votes are too close to secure the Democratic party nomination for now. Analysts predict that Texas votes will be a turnaround point in this election - the lone star state is a must to secure the party nomination. Both Barack's and Hillary's camps are trying to give the motivation to all target groups - whites, blacks, Hispanic, men, women - to win their votes, and demotivation to give votes for their opponent.
Imagine yourself as a campaign manager for any of the '08 US Presidential Candidates and create a motivational poster for your candidate, or demotivational poster for any other candidates. In other words, create posters to give motivations to voters to vote for certain candidate OR create posters with demotivations which would discourage voters to give votes for certain candidates.
Your posters should follow the format of classic "motivational / demotivational posters" - black background, image in the middle, followed by the title word(s), and the text message below.
The image in the middle has to be photoshopped, so you can not just take unaltered photo and add text to it. Take a look at the good examples from our demotivational poster contest.
Propaganda Posters pictures -
May 1 is international International Workers' Day, also known as May Day. This holiday is one of the most loved holidays of Communist and Anarchist organizations and their affiliated unions who celebrate this holiday by organizing marches with propaganda posters. Soviet Union was the biggest country that celebrated May Day with nation-wide parades and propaganda posters. These days May Day is no longer an official holiday in Russia and many ex-communist countries, but remaining communist parties still organize parades on May 1. International Workers' Day does remain one of the main communist holidays in China - celebrated with parades and propaganda posters.
To celebrate May Day in a "Freaking News way", Photoshop any old propaganda posters any way you wish. Here are two good examples - poster 1, poster 2.
Post Election pictures - It looks like Americans have elected President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney for 4 more years. Congratulations to both sides for a very spirited contest. Now that John Kerry and John Edwards have apparently lost the election, what will they be doing? Create images of Kerry and Edwards post election 2004 and beyond.
Poster pictures - Using objects to illustrate your point, create poster for causes, charities, or any other advocacy items you can think of. For example, using cigarette butts to illustrate a non-smoking poster or some of the tactics and techniques used in this British ad campaign. Think of absurd or unique themes in posters that might not be addressed in the mainstream.
Election Posters pictures - Create political messages and posters that contain "serious distortions" in the U.S. elections. Don't limit your images to only the two U.S. parties, but dig deeper, use Green Party, Libertarians, and any other political parties from around the world! You can even make up your own political party. Important: Please use satire in your distortion, rather than focus on the more divisive, serious issues. For example, rather than "Bush kills innocent Iraqis" you could submit, "2 out of 3 Iraqi Morticians support the War in Iraq".
Wanted Posters pictures -
This past Sunday was the 105th birthday of John Dillinger - America's most famous bank robber. Dillinger was considered a dangerous criminal whom police could not catch for years, just like Bonnie and Clyde and Ma Barker. Despite his criminal actions, Dillinger was idolized by many as a modern-day Robin Hood. Trying to catch the notorious bank robber, police printed more "Wanted" posters for John Dillinger than for any other criminal in US history.
Take any celebrity, politician, or animal and make a "wanted" poster with it. Here's a good example.
Poster pictures - This contest is for the most prolific poster, as you see it (not necessarily by direct counting) so vote accordingly, and fair.
Post Box pictures - Photoshop this post box image (CLICK HERE to download) any way you wish. Examples may include putting some objects or animals into this post-box, re-designing the post box or merging it with some other object, placing this postbox into a different environment, movies, paintings. These are just some ideas.
You have 3 days to submit your entry. Submitting it early will give you plenty of time to read the critique comments and edit your image accordingly.
Many thanks to Manu M of Stock Exchange for providing the source image.
Perception Demotivational Poster pictures - His vision may be greater than his ability. / Smart poster - me likes a lot. / Although I disagree with your message your idea and work are excellent.
Clinton Obama 2008 Poster pictures - TOGETHER WE WIN - Hillary/Barack / Your proposal, and because of its non-logical elements, has made me dream. Suddenly it came to me that the famous pro-Palestinian telepreacher Mr. Jimmy Carter blessed the Christian wedding of this two fellows, under the smiling approval of the main guests to the ceremony: Mr. Ahmadinejad, Mr. Chaves and Mr. Sapatero. Later, when both entered the Oval Office to consummate their marriage, Mrs. Lewinsky was there to offer them her most warm welcome, along with her experienced advices and selfless services. On the following day, Mrs. Lewinsky was promoted to the rank of U.S. Secretary of Inner Affairs. According the strictest sense of justice Mrs. Gennifer Flowers was promoted to the rank of Secretary of Labor and Mrs. Paula Jones proposed as White House's Advisor of the Show Bussiness. Meanwhile, Mr. Lincoln was ousted of his chair near the Potomac, to be occupied now for Mr. Clinton, just proclaimed America's Founding Father. Many of his children across the nation standed in long lines to know their legendary parent, much of them carrying large banners on which I could read the following slogan: We Want An Hilarious Banana Republic For US. Of this kind, among many others, may be the consequences when somebody manages non-rational components in Art. Rational is so predictable and bored as 2 x 2 = 4. Non-Rational equates Infinity. Very Good Entry. / I agree with Robocop, this is a wonderful entry. Many details are done which set it apart. I especially love the babana on the farm fork. / thank you. i think i can eat now my Banana. / Cograts Allan That banana could mean many things...funny stuff. / Great job Allanpanisa, I love it and it will not be long until the U.S. is a socialist banana republic
Leadership Poster pictures - / Fantastic entry. Can you make the full zise view larger. It is also 500 pixels wide for some reason. / Hey, but if you try sometime, you just might find, you get what you need. Boy does turkey sound good right now...I'll go get the ax. / Congrats Janna. Great chop. Did you alter the photo at all. I swear I don't see any change. HaHaHa. When's dinner. Enjoy your gold. / Congrats Janna on the president gobbler
Harry Potter Movie Poster pictures - / Great Job. I think it would be just as strong---maybe stronger--without Mr. Bean. / , looking good here - it also looks like Harry Potter reunion. Congratulations, Rain. / Congrats Rain. Love the "and the order of the cliches" in the title. / A really great job, AZ. I especially like the Mona Lisa touch. She somehow fits here better than in her own painting. (Must be the "haunting" smile). Sorry that Borat spoiled a near Trifecta. / Thanks All LunaC: Borat was a great job, spoil away....people will love it.
Hellraiser Movie Poster with Bush pictures - It's payback time. (View full for best effect) / Gee, how many more pins are the democrats going to stick in me before 2004.
Light Beer Poster pictures - I had a dream about this one. / This is a really good idea. The color scheme is wonderful and the light actually appears to be holding the beer. Nice work. / Great job, Bee, and double congratulations. / Congrats on Silver and Bronze wins KB. Great motivational posters. / Congrats Kbee on the beer bulb Oh no, me mojo is gone again...hehe.
Postal Worker Rudy Giuliani pictures - Even Rudy had to take a urine test to qualify for a postal worker's job. / Congrats on gold and silver Keb. Nice work. / Congrats Keb x2, this one is hilarious Nice job.
Ganja Demotivational Poster pictures - Nah man, it can't be the weed man. I'm not stoned man.
Perception Demotivational Poster pictures - His vision may be greater than his ability. / Smart poster - me likes a lot. / Although I disagree with your message your idea and work are excellent.
Clinton Obama 2008 Poster pictures - TOGETHER WE WIN - Hillary/Barack / Your proposal, and because of its non-logical elements, has made me dream. Suddenly it came to me that the famous pro-Palestinian telepreacher Mr. Jimmy Carter blessed the Christian wedding of this two fellows, under the smiling approval of the main guests to the ceremony: Mr. Ahmadinejad, Mr. Chaves and Mr. Sapatero. Later, when both entered the Oval Office to consummate their marriage, Mrs. Lewinsky was there to offer them her most warm welcome, along with her experienced advices and selfless services. On the following day, Mrs. Lewinsky was promoted to the rank of U.S. Secretary of Inner Affairs. According the strictest sense of justice Mrs. Gennifer Flowers was promoted to the rank of Secretary of Labor and Mrs. Paula Jones proposed as White House's Advisor of the Show Bussiness. Meanwhile, Mr. Lincoln was ousted of his chair near the Potomac, to be occupied now for Mr. Clinton, just proclaimed America's Founding Father. Many of his children across the nation standed in long lines to know their legendary parent, much of them carrying large banners on which I could read the following slogan: We Want An Hilarious Banana Republic For US. Of this kind, among many others, may be the consequences when somebody manages non-rational components in Art. Rational is so predictable and bored as 2 x 2 = 4. Non-Rational equates Infinity. Very Good Entry. / I agree with Robocop, this is a wonderful entry. Many details are done which set it apart. I especially love the babana on the farm fork. / thank you. i think i can eat now my Banana. / Cograts Allan That banana could mean many things...funny stuff. / Great job Allanpanisa, I love it and it will not be long until the U.S. is a socialist banana republic
Hillary Clinton Insanity Poster pictures - / Agree. . I'm still wiping the coffee off of my shirt. / Silver congratulations. Glad this one is in top three.
Scary Titanic Movie Poster pictures - / A gravely watered down version of the original ghoul meets guy romance that turns frigid.
Leadership Poster pictures - / Fantastic entry. Can you make the full zise view larger. It is also 500 pixels wide for some reason. / Hey, but if you try sometime, you just might find, you get what you need. Boy does turkey sound good right now...I'll go get the ax. / Congrats Janna. Great chop. Did you alter the photo at all. I swear I don't see any change. HaHaHa. When's dinner. Enjoy your gold. / Congrats Janna on the president gobbler 
Harry Potter Movie Poster pictures - / Great Job. I think it would be just as strong---maybe stronger--without Mr. Bean. / , looking good here - it also looks like Harry Potter reunion. Congratulations, Rain. / Congrats Rain. Love the "and the order of the cliches" in the title. / A really great job, AZ. I especially like the Mona Lisa touch. She somehow fits here better than in her own painting. (Must be the "haunting" smile). Sorry that Borat spoiled a near Trifecta. / Thanks All LunaC: Borat was a great job, spoil away....people will love it. 
Hellraiser Movie Poster with Bush pictures - It's payback time. (View full for best effect) / Gee, how many more pins are the democrats going to stick in me before 2004.
Light Beer Poster pictures - I had a dream about this one. / This is a really good idea. The color scheme is wonderful and the light actually appears to be holding the beer. Nice work. / Great job, Bee, and double congratulations. / Congrats on Silver and Bronze wins KB. Great motivational posters. / Congrats Kbee on the beer bulb Oh no, me mojo is gone again...hehe.
Postal Worker Rudy Giuliani pictures - Even Rudy had to take a urine test to qualify for a postal worker's job. / Congrats on gold and silver Keb. Nice work. / Congrats Keb x2, this one is hilarious Nice job.