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True Translations: Soviet-era Prohibition Propaganda Posters
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We recently came across some seriously kitschy Soviet era anti-drinking propaganda posters. Instead of hiring a translator to decode the text, we decided to do some work on the translating ourselves. Using standard deductive reasoning and straight-forward common sense we were more or less able to figure them out. Even though we don't know a lick of Russian, we believe our translations to be extremely accurate and to maintain the integrity of the designers' original meaning and intent.

"Physical activity can be rewarding at times, but when there is potential to break the glass that is holding your favorite beverage, the risks really outweigh the rewards.

Everyone loves a connoisseur, someone who can easily explain the subtle nuances of whiskey and eloquently converse on the subject of other fine spirits. Therefore it is encouraged to store important alcohol-related information safely away in your mind because it is bound to come in handy when you least expect.

Be careful not to get too drunk in public. The holding cells in the local jail house are rather small.

A bottle of fine wine is as precious as a newborn child. Take great pains to ensure its safety and always love it like it is your offspring.

Follow the green bottle for the time of your life!

Pink plaid ties make you look like a knucklehead.

Never turn your back on alcohol. It is best to always at least keep it in your periphery, but we recommend never taking your eyes off of it. Like a good friend, it will sucker-punch you every now and again.

If you drink too much, you might make some mistakes. As we all know, some mistakes result in pregnancies.

Stop drinking before you get to the toy truck that some prankster placed in your glass.

There are many fine uses for your alcohol bottles post-consumption. Also, many of the associated activities are much more fun post-consumption.

Now Available! Prosthetic legs that look like large champagne bottles. Leave it to the French to pull this fashion tip out of their berets.

If you break three or more bones in a drunken fall, you will be awarded a sash with a badge affixed to it for each broken limb.

Alcohol should be consumed daily. Be sure to schedule it in.

Drinking can help timid people speak in public wtih more authority. If you have anxiety about an important presentation to give before your colleagues, consume some liquor to loosen up.

Source: The Museum of Anti-Alcohol Posters

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