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Sleep on This Conspiracy
Background Information
The image was created in unison with a news article that explains the conspiracy theory associated with a local mattress story. Students suspect it is a money-laundering operation.
Technique Used
Respond to Audience Needs
This is propaganda because
It signals to the viewer that mattress firm is guilty of money laundering by having the money bursting out of the mattress, and doesn't showcase or try to show that the theory may be false, or the other factors that go into what makes the theory relevant in the first place. It leave out context and assumed that the conspiracy is correct.
Source
https://nyunews.com/2018/04/01/04-02-mattress-theme/
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