'Keep Calm and Carry On' began as a motivational poster and has now become an industry almost unto itself, spawning numerous Keep Calm creations.
Released just before the start of the Second World War, the Keep Calm and Carry On saying is being branded on various products and with the slogan also being remixed into humorous sayings. For the most part these Keep Calm creations share a particular format. The phrase will (for the most part) always start with "Keep Calm" but then insert a humorous or clever twist at the end.
Whether it's on t-shirts, bed spreads, cases, bandages or posters, the Keep Calm and Carry On slogan has been repurposed to fit the style and needs of a completely different generation than it was intended for.
12 Keep Calm Creations
From Meth Dealer Advice T-Shirts to Aggressive Corporate Attack Ads:
Mesel Isaac — Jan 16, 2014 — Pop Culture
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Recycled Concept Posters
The 'Keep Calm and Carry On' Variations Put a New Spin on an Old Slogan
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Adventurous Auto Propaganda Ads
The Land Rover Defender 2012 Campaign is Manly
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Meth Dealer Advice T-shirts
Jesse Pinkman Encourages Us with the 'Keep Calm Bitch' T-shirt
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Irish Slang Posters
These Funny Irish Sayings Re-Appropriate the 'Keep Calm and Carry On' Poster
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Troublemaking T-Shirts
This Funny T-Shirt Design Encourages Mischief
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Aggressive Corporate Attack Ads
Microsoft Targets Google with Their ‘Scroogled’ Produc
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Apocalyptic Gadget Protectors
This ‘Zombies are Coming’ Case is a Hilarious Way to Gua
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Hilarious Hanukkah Invitations
This Holiday Invitation Advises You to Eat Latkes
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Fantasy Movie Apparel
This Shirt is the Perfect Hunger Games Attire to Get You Ready for the Games
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Sleep-Encouraging Bedspreads
This Keep Calm Bedding Motivates You to Get Some Rest
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Wobbly Sculpture Contests
The Jell-O Mold Competition Wants You to Keep Calm and Wobble On
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Merry Mixed Drink Containers
Cocktail Bottles by The Cocktail Gallery Bring the Party With You
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Motivational Writing Utensils
The 'Keep Calm and Carry On' Pencils Will Help You Through Hard Work
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Anxiety-Reducing Bandaids
These Keep Calm Bandages Will Remind You to Stay Relaxed in a Crisis
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Chess-Inspired Sneakers
PUMA and Magnus Carlsen Created Clyde Chess to Pay Tribute to the Game
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
Sneaker-Stealing Campaigns
Rob It To Get It by Distance Challenged Customers to Outrun a Sprinter
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Mid-Summer Streetwear Launches
Born x Raised Drops the When the Smoke Clears Collection
Mental Health Awareness Totes
ALDO and Kids Help Phone Join Forces on the HEARTTOTE
Comforting Ketchup Bottles
Heinz Created a Take-Anywhere Emotional Support Ketchup Bottle
Boomer Cannabis Campaigns
The 'I'm High Right Now' Campaign Promotes Cannabis Use Among Boomers
Limited-Edition Tote Bag Series
How Long Gone Joins Forces with Pacific Tote Company
80s-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Represent Unveils a New Classic Rock Mötley Crüe Collection
Conversation Starter Crisps
Beavertown's Spicy Cheese Chips Support Talking About Mental Health
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Receipt-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts
McDonald's Turns Paper Receipts into the Made to Order Tee
Soda-Branded Sweatsuit Merch Lines
poppi Launched a Stunningly Playful & Stylish Sweatsuit Line
Playful Cannabis Brand Merch
Stone Road Boasts a Collection of Whimsical Clothing Designs
Mental-Health Awareness QSR Packaging
McDonald's Alters Its Happy Meal Boxes for Mental Health
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
Football Replica Shirt Publications
Admiral Sports Launches 50 Years of the Replica Shirt
Collaborative Chunky Skate Sneakers
always do what you should do Joins adidas on the Superstar
Pop Art Beer Branding
Budweiser and Sir Peter Blake Collaborated on a New Can
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Lazy Cereal Campaigns
SURREAL Cereal Cheekily Pokes Fun at New Year's Resolutions
Vintage TV-Themed Apparel
Sports Brand Umbro Launches Its Debut Collection with MTV
Travel-Friendly Toiletry Packaging
The 'Carry On' Bottle by Yeo Seo Koo Has a Two-Part Design
Co-Branded Beer Apparel
thisisneverthat and Budweiser Partner on a New Apparel Collection
Excuse-Providing Mock Cans
Like a Magic 8 Ball, Samuel Adams' 'I CAN't' Can is Ready to Shake
Anti-Greenwashing Soap Ads
Navigating Eco-Consumer Irony with Better Climate Store's "Greenwash"
Playable Beer Coasters
This Budweiser Campaign Uses Vinyl Coasters to Support Underground Artists
Graphic Collaborative Streetwear
Born x Raised Joins Online Ceramics on the Born Online Capsule
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Suggestive Spread Campaigns
The Marmite First Timers Campaign Targets Gen Z
Salad-Dressing-Inspired Band Tees
Kraft Launches the Well Dressed Collection of Band Tees
Golf-Themed Convenience Store Collections
7-Eleven Has Introduced 'The Always Open, Open'
Country-Conjoining Beer Can Designs
Heineken Spotlights One Shared Star Motif on its Cans
Humorous Collab Fashion Campaigns
Barbour and Maison Kitsuné Launches a New Campaign
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Adventurous Roadtrip Retail Campaigns
The Pilot Flying J 'See You Out Here' Campaign is Relatable
Cartoon Underdog Soda Campaigns
Tractor Beverage Company Launches a Moving New Campaign
Recycled Beer Bottle Ads
Corona's Campaigns Encourage Consumers to Recycle Empty Packaging
Smile-Reflecting Toothpaste Campaigns
Colgate & Oglivy Create the #FreeYourSmile campaign
4/20-Inspired Lifestyle Sneakers
adidas Unveil Its Latest Campus 80 'Crop' for 4/20
All-Over Patterned Skate Sneakers
UNDERCOVER & Vans OTW Highlight Anarchy is the Key
UK Summer-Ready Sporty Fashion
Unknown London Launches a New Capsule Designed for Summer
Mental Health Snack Initiatives
Pringles Relaunched a QR Design for Exclusive Movember Tubes
Erectile Dysfunction Medication Ads
Phoenix Wants to Help Canadian Men ‘Rise Again’
Radio Station-Themed Footwear
Clarks Originals Creates a Kurupt FM Version of the Wallabees
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Co-Branded Graphic Hoodies
thisisneverthat Joins BlackEyePatch on the With Care Hoodie
Music-Honoring Shirt Collections
Eton Presents a New Collection Celebrating the Beatles
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Streetside Challenge Billboards
Gymbox Start Line Encourages Passersby to Try a Short Dash
Coronation-Themed Sex Toy Campaigns
This SexToys.co.uk Campaign Cheekily Promotes Pleasure
Kindness-Encouraging Soda Campaigns
The Coca-Cola 'The World Needs More Santas' Ad is Festive
Pride-Themed Acne Treatments
Peace Out Skincare Debuted a Special Edition of Its Acne Healing Dots
Sweat Fleece Sporty Campaigns
Nike's Don’t Sweat the Tech-nique Campaign Readies for Fall 2023
Redesigned Father's Day Cards
CALM & The Or's Father’s Day Redesign Challenges Outdated Messaging
Peaceful Holiday Ads
IKEA's Take A Holiday From The Holidays Reminds People to Find Calm
Celebratory Limited-Edition T-Shirts
Heineken Partners with Singapore Creatives for Its 150th
Summer Beer Excuse Generators
Samuel Adams Launches 'I Can't' Can to Help Escape Unwanted Plans
Suicide Prevention Campaigns
To Write Love on Her Arms Launches the Please Stay Alive Campaign
Happiness-Encouraging Teas
Tetley's Live Tea Collection Encourages Achievable Wellness Goals
Chicken-Centered Campaigns
KFC Released a Campaign Called 'Believe in Chicken'
Tongue-In-Cheek Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Jokes at Coca-Cola in It's Tastes Better Campaign
Paranormal Cartoon Apparel
JOURNAL STANDARD and Ghostbusters Release a Vintage Apparel Capsule
Expansive Graphic-Detailed Streetwear
Drama Call Presents its New Collection for the Season
Mental Health-Supporting Campaigns
'The Last Photo' is a Suicide Prevention Initiative
Cheeky Self-Care Pillows
La-Z-Boy's Do Not Disturb Décor Supports Rest & Relaxation
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
Sporting Moment-Inspired Fall Fashion
Admiral Sporting Goods Presents its New Capsule for FW23
Retailer-Collaborative Fall Streetwear
Stüssy Presents Another Collection Alongside DSM London
Rolling Paper Apparel Collections
The Zig-Zag Vintage Collection Pays Homage to the Brand's Legacy
Responsible Alcohol Consumption Campaigns
Absolut's Call It a Night Campaign Promotes Safety
Typography-Inspired Canadian Sweatshirts
OKAYOK Drops Its New Fonts Fonts Fonts Sweatshirt
Limited Art Apparel Collections
House Industries Launches the Autotype Series of Art and Apparel
Elevated Contemporary Sportswear Lines
Admiral Sporting Goods Co. Re-Interprets Classic Designs
Gratitude-Giving Beer Cans
Keystone Light's Smooth Salute Gives Thanks to Service Members
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Thoughtful Outdoor Brand Campaigns
Craghoppers Launches the Cool, Still Campaign for AW 2023
Athlete-Launched Cannabis Brands
Carmelo Anthony Launches StayMe7o Cannabis Under Grand National
Social Media-Inspired Merch Ranges
The X Merch Collection Includes Two Styles
Motivational Takeaway Cups
Tim Hortons Created Five Limited-Edition National Coffee Day Cups
Heist-Themed Cheese Ads
This Maxi Babybel Ad Celebrates the Cheese's Return
Empowering Car Ads
CarMax's New Ad Campaign Takes a Witty Approach
Champion Tax Ads
H&R Block's Ads Claim All Users are Tax Champions
Timeless Price Commercial Re-Runs
IKEA Canada Brings Back its Iconic Start the Car Commercial
Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
Message-Driven Merch Collections
Lucky Beverage Company's Merch Collection Celebrates Resilience
London-Inspired Rebellious Fashion
Fred Perry and PLEASURES Join Forces on a New Collection
Pirate-Inspired Business Ads
Amazon Business Launched a Light Hearted Ad, ‘Run a Tighter Ship'
Cheeky Financial Stress-Alleviating Campaigns
HOPWTR Has Debuted a Creative Promotional Campaign
Anniversary-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
Places+Faces Launch Collaboration Tees for 10 Years
Metal Band-Inspired Merchandise
Sleep Token Debuts a Carrying Collection Exclusively with Revolver
QSR Movie Merch Collections
Arby’s x GOOD BURGER 2 Merch Celebrates the Upcoming Movie
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Humorous Slogan Graphic T-Shirts
Navinder Nangla Joins Converse on the City Tees Initative
Sports Fan Advent Calendars
The Countdown to Chill Calendar Aligns with College Basketball Season
Collaborative Music-Driven Tees
Denim Tears and Clipse Unite for a New Collaborative Shirt Capsule
Vibrant Retro Transport Campaigns
VCCP Creates Public Transport Safety Campaigns for the TFL
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Mini Musical Productivity Ads
Slack's The Big Meeting Takes on a Musical Number
Functional Militaristic Fall Apparel
maharishi Presents its New Campaign for the FW23 Season
Chinese Character-Shaped Coat Racks
The Resting Coat Rack by Luo Yaocan is Calligraphy-Like
Prescriptive Mental Health Posters
Parkrun Encourages Movement on World Mental Health Day
Status Quo Defying Campaigns
The 'We Aren't Made To Be Still' Campaign Intersects Whisky with Life
Soothing Adaptogenic Juices
California Pressed Juicery Launched the Unwind Tonic & Calm Shot
No-Nonsense Cereal Campaigns
'Shreddie for Anything' Challenges Complicated Morning Routines
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Poem-Sharing Plush Toys
Mood Bears Recite Poems to Express Different Emotions
Rewritten Christmas Song Ads
Burger King UK's Hijacking Christmas Will Guide You to the Drive Thru
Esports Merchandising Deals
adidas is Collaborating with 100 Thieves on a Merchandise Collection
Cutesy Cancer Charity Campaigns
One Stop and Young Lives vs Cancer Partnered on a New Campaign
Limited Edition Yeast Spreads
Marmite Presents the Limited Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Jar
Reggae Star-Inspired Sports Lines
MUNDIAL & Admiral Sports Release a Line Inspired by Bob Marley
Giftable Calming Kits
The Holiday TCM Calm Kit by Elix Combats Stress and Anxiety
Creature-Themed Graphic T-Shirts
Mr Jones Watches Debuts its First Line of Unisex T-Shirts
Menswear Brand Giftshops
One of These Days Launches 'Gift Shop' with a Limited Drop Destination
Co-Branded Sleek Running Collections
Carhartt WIP Joins Progress Running Club on a Capsule
Viral Political Campaign Accessories
The Viral Harris-Walz Camo Hat Appeals to Gen Z Voters
Awareness-Raising Apparel
The Hats for Hope Movement Introduces a Stylish Crewneck to Its Campaign
Plant-Based QSR Campaigns
Burger King's Confusing Times Campaign is Made with DAVID Madrid
Rugby-Inspired Elevated Apparel
Percival Launches a New Collection Based in Canterbury
Football-Themed Cereal Promotions
This Weetabix On-Pack Promo is Being Run with The FA in the UK
Artist-Designed Wool Blankets
Eike König Crafts a Series of Art-Inspired Blankets for Multi-Use
Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees
Patta's Dance T-Shirt Celebrates the UK's Music Culture
Animal-Themed Streetwear Styles
Come Tees Works with Cactus Plant Flea Market on a New Capsule
Daily Motivational Quotes
QuoteBuzz Uplifts with Positive Reinforcement Aligned to Their Goals
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Cooling Hand-Made Scarves
Coors Light Creates Soccer Scarf to Keep Heated Fans Chill
Slogan-Detailed Graphic Tee Capsules
Soho Yacht Club Suggests to Do Something Nice Today
Vibrant Summery Skate Streetwear
Always Do What You Should Do Drops a NOAH Collection
Collaboration Rum-Themed Merch
The Kraken Rum x Butcher Billy Merch is Here for One Week Only
Daily Inspirational Quotes
'Be Better' Injects Positivity into Your Home or Office Life
Artist-Themed Apparel Collections
Buttercloth Launches a Collection with the Van Gogh Museum
Business Slogan Generators
The Slogan Generator Will Create a Catchy Slogan for Any Business
Mental Health-Centric Contest Campaigns
Carlton Cards Has Reaffirmed Its Support for Mental Health