Smurfs and Communism - Wikipedia Unusual Article #2
In the ongoing quest to highlight the unusual, quirky but fact-based articles in Wikipedia, consider the article [[The Smurfs and communism]], which provides an amazingly detailed and well constructed comparison between “Smurfism” and that other famous -ism.
Smurf Communism for the purposes of this article refers to an internet meme that sets forth theories about the economic and political system in The Smurfs, a popular comic book and animated series originally created by Belgian cartoonist Peyo. According to various observers there are many parallels between communist ideology and practices and the way of life depicted in The Smurfs, particularly within the American animated television series.
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The theories usually begin by citing what seem to be uncanny aspects of Smurf characters’ appearances. Papa Smurf has a wide beard, which some feel looks like Karl Marx’s. He also wears red slacks and a red cap, displaying the stereotypical color of Communism throughout the world.
It’s worth a read if you’re not familiar with the type of intriguing just-the-facts humour speckled throughout in Wikipedia.
