I am pretty sure most of you have seen this poster resurrected from war-time Britain. It is a message of resolve we could all do with in these last frantic days before Christmas.
I keep a copy of my very own Keep Calm poster on my phone. You know, in case I get trapped in a lift or locked in a haunted house with a bunch of Glee fanatics.
There are, of course, spoof versions which spring to mind: Conjure a patronus and carry on being one of my favourites.
My other favourite is Now panic and freak out. It appeals to the side of me that gets sick of being so sensible, of being so chin up and on we go.
Every now and again (like when that tarantula-sized ninja spider ran at me), there are times when dropping everything and doing the comedy running-on-the-spot screaming is GOOD for you. Of course, in the spider instance, running AWAY would have made more sense.
If you find, in your last shopping days, that Keep Calm and Carry on is not an option, go on and have a little freak out. Enjoy it. Embrace the hysterical you. Then suck it up, leave the trolley of stuff no one needs, go home and have a cup of tea. Give the grabby little monsters some money instead.
Happy weekend people!
“Keep Calm and Carry on” image is from the Etsy shop of sfgirlbybay
“Now panic and Freak Out” image is from Cafe Press
The title of this article is funny. Nice post
Yes! I need BOTH! very funny
good idea, i am going to need a “keep calm, carry on” image on my phone too
I nearly deleted mine the other day to make room.. but then went “no, better keep it”. Best to be prepared. : )