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Using this project, I wanted to convey the idea that economic optimism is really only causing a bigger problem for America’s economy. The word OPTIMISM, paired with the smiley faces in the picture, catches the viewer’s attention. While viewers may originally think that the project is positive, the description declares optimism to be a fallacy and states that it is helping to further economic problems in America. I wished to express the opinion that being optimistic in the midst of an economic crisis will only lead to false hope that prevents people from taking the action needed to resolve the crisis, therefore worsening the problem. I chose to use the image because it incorporates both optimism, shown through the smiley faces, and the economy, shown through the coins on which the faces are drawn. I selected this background and theme because it is generic and does not detract from the words and image, yet is still eye-catching. All images and words work together to communicate and intensify the point.

Van Bezooyen, Aart. //Funny Money//. 2005. //Flickr//. Web. 6 Nov. 2009. .