The Horrors

Once in a while, when the planets aligns, the moons gives off cosmic energies and the stars burst into novas, brilliant graphic design is created. One of these rare phenomenon occurred in 1981 on the cover of Rolling Stone - A picture of a naked John Lennon curled up around a fully clothed Yoko Ono. Of course it's both a brilliant and tragic coincidence that he was assassinated right the next day the photograph was taken.

A highly acclaimed and respected piece of design must not be viewed lightly. It must be viewed armed with knowledge, curiosity and the outmost respect for design. So it is to my horror that a parody of the image is portrayed in a poster for a movie starring Jessica Alba and Dane Cook. I am okay with parodies and direct 'inspiration' for design. But to parody such a well known and respected design and to execute it badly is unforgivable.

If you must steal, steal well.