Fuck my life
Research
A common phrase used by many unfortunate people
Gained popularity from the movie ‘Superbad’ (fat Mexican who hates life)
Used when a person is under heavy stress or pressure – typical for teenager before or after exam
Used to express dismay at a frustrating or irritating personal situation
References
Superbad 2007
Kids 1995
Anti – Design – Ettore Sottsass Jr
Nihilistic – rejecting all religious and moral principles in the belief that life is meaningless
Teenage rebellion
Lo – Fi ( low – fidelity) reference to music such as; Hip Hop e.g. Kanye West – ‘Stronger’
or indie movies e.g. Pulp Fiction
X Generation – "latchkey generation", due to reduced adult supervision compared to previous generations e.g. MTV Generation characterized as slackers and as cynical and disaffected
Slogans – a short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising e.g. Vans ‘Off the wall’
Influences
Typography
Craig Ward
Aurelie Maron
Designs