AlexBucks93

AlexBucks93 t1_j2435f5 wrote

Reply to comment by CrassDemon in TIL that the narrative that Coca-Cola designed the modern Santa Claus as part of an advertising campaign is not true, because Coca-Cola did start using Santa in advertising in 1933. But Santa had been portrayed almost exclusively in red from the early 19th century by giuliomagnifico

Coca Cola claims that there were many depictions before their ads, when it’s not true. If you read the guardian piece and compared what is on the Coca Cola website you would see the difference.

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AlexBucks93 t1_j241bgx wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in TIL that the narrative that Coca-Cola designed the modern Santa Claus as part of an advertising campaign is not true, because Coca-Cola did start using Santa in advertising in 1933. But Santa had been portrayed almost exclusively in red from the early 19th century by giuliomagnifico

Sorry for trusting guardian more than coca cola. And as I wrote in the comment you replied they are not saying the same thing. Cocacola claims it popularized the santa claus in the current form, when guardian says that this form was almost in every portrayal in the XIX century.

Weird thing to get your parties in a twist just because someone does not trust your beloved corporation.

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AlexBucks93 t1_j23ymba wrote

Reply to comment by CrassDemon in TIL that the narrative that Coca-Cola designed the modern Santa Claus as part of an advertising campaign is not true, because Coca-Cola did start using Santa in advertising in 1933. But Santa had been portrayed almost exclusively in red from the early 19th century by giuliomagnifico

Not lying about one thing does not Change the fact that we should not trust them

And to add, the link from this trustworthy company does not say the same thing as the link from OP from the guardian.

But Please go ahead and gobble on coca cola propaganda as you wish

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