The Smurfs and Communism - interesting reads

mrmark · 04-01-2007, 05:17 AM

I found this by chance but it is quite interesting

The Smurfs and communism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Smurf's Communist Leanings

A lot of it is coincidence but does make for an interesting read.

maniclion · 04-01-2007, 07:01 AM

I always, even as a child, thought of them as a self-sustaining tribal community which had to be that way due to their need to stay hidden....it's not like they could set up a trade agreement with humans since they would become exploited like Garagmel wanted to do....They always seemed like Native American Indians because of their oneness with nature, and with Papa Smurf as the Tribal Elder and Shaman making magic potions and casting spells. I also recall an episode when Greedy made himself King so that shows that they do sometimes stray from a communal life....

maniclion · 04-01-2007, 07:05 AM

Also not all of them were good at their jobs like Harmony Smurf who sucked at playing music yet they took care of him, thats more like our welfare system supporting people who can't get by doing a job that they have chosen because they think they are good at it...ther's also Lazy Smurf and Vanity Smurf, what did they actually offer to the group?

ReproMan · 04-01-2007, 09:52 AM

I actually saw something on TV about this not too long ago. I didn't realize at that point that the Smurfs weren't an American cartoon.

Vieope · 04-01-2007, 09:53 AM

I am actually watching Smurfs again, since two weeks ago cable tv is showing them again. I really like it. But I always considered smurfs to be mystical creatures from europe and not communism. Well I not always thought that, probably I didnt think about this when I was growing up. But many countries in europe believe in small magical creature that live in the woods.

Manic do you think that a drug reference is possible too? Did you see those woods and their house?

ReproMan · 04-01-2007, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Vieope

I am actually watching Smurfs again, since two weeks ago cable tv is showing them again. I really like it. But I always considered smurfs to be mystical creatures from europe and not communism. Well I not always thought that, probably I didnt think about this when I was growing up. But many countries in europe believe in small magical creature that live in the woods.

Manic do you think that a drug reference is possible too? Did you see those woods and their house?

I think a drug reference is extremely possible. Have you seen other cartoons from Belgium? They are pretty wacky.

I think the Adventures of Tintin is Belgian(sp?) as well.

**P-funk** · 04-01-2007, 10:21 AM

i had read something on this a long time ago. oddly enough i was talking about it to someone just the other day.

scooby doo is all about drugs and getting "fucked-up".

ReproMan · 04-01-2007, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by P-funk

i had read something on this a long time ago. oddly enough i was talking about it to someone just the other day.

scooby doo is all about drugs and getting "fucked-up".

You bet your ass it was.

I have a good idea about what was actually in those Scooby Snacks.....

And Shaggy? Arguably the most popular cartoon stoner of all time.

Vieope · 04-01-2007, 10:53 AM

What other cartoons from belgium? Do you remember more cartoons?

Do you know that laugh of the cat in smurfs? That is so amazing!

**P-funk** · 04-01-2007, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ReproMan

You bet your ass it was.

I have a good idea about what was actually in those Scooby Snacks.....

And Shaggy? Arguably the most popular cartoon stoner of all time.

yup. the mystery mobile would have that little smoke stack on the top that would be smoking everytime they drove the car. once they got out, shaggy and scooby would have the munchies. they were always paranoid too.

BoneCrusher · 04-01-2007, 03:50 PM

Everyone in the 420 culture laughs about that. Scooby snack=weed. "Wanna scooby snack?" = want to get stoned?

mrmark · 04-01-2007, 04:09 PM

And the Fun Luvin Criminals wrote a song about the scooby snacks. And if they wrote a song about it, its gotta be true.

maniclion · 04-01-2007, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Vieope

Manic do you think that a drug reference is possible too? Did you see those woods and their house?

Lots of mushrooms and Papa smurf is into alchemy....

04-01-2007, 05:17 AM	#1
mrmark Londoner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London Posts: 999 Photos: 1	The Smurfs and Communism - interesting reads I found this by chance but it is quite interesting The Smurfs and communism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Smurf's Communist Leanings A lot of it is coincidence but does make for an interesting read. I love it when a plan comes together.

04-01-2007, 07:01 AM	#2
maniclion Cartographer of the Mind Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mens Incognita Posts: 20,435 Photos: 10	I always, even as a child, thought of them as a self-sustaining tribal community which had to be that way due to their need to stay hidden....it's not like they could set up a trade agreement with humans since they would become exploited like Garagmel wanted to do....They always seemed like Native American Indians because of their oneness with nature, and with Papa Smurf as the Tribal Elder and Shaman making magic potions and casting spells. I also recall an episode when Greedy made himself King so that shows that they do sometimes stray from a communal life.... "We are like tenant farmers chopping down the fence around our house for fuel when we should be using Natures inexhaustible sources of energy — sun, wind and tide. ... I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that." Thomas Edison: In conversation with Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone

04-01-2007, 07:05 AM	#3
maniclion Cartographer of the Mind Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mens Incognita Posts: 20,435 Photos: 10	Also not all of them were good at their jobs like Harmony Smurf who sucked at playing music yet they took care of him, thats more like our welfare system supporting people who can't get by doing a job that they have chosen because they think they are good at it...ther's also Lazy Smurf and Vanity Smurf, what did they actually offer to the group? "We are like tenant farmers chopping down the fence around our house for fuel when we should be using Natures inexhaustible sources of energy — sun, wind and tide. ... I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that." Thomas Edison: In conversation with Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone

04-01-2007, 10:21 AM	#7
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 31,699	i had read something on this a long time ago. oddly enough i was talking about it to someone just the other day. scooby doo is all about drugs and getting "fucked-up". E-Book: Take Charge! Everything You Need To Know To Write Your Own Training Programs Online Consulting/Program Design Reality Based Fitness Podcast Check me out on Twitter! Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter! "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

04-01-2007, 04:09 PM	#12
mrmark Londoner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London Posts: 999 Photos: 1	And the Fun Luvin Criminals wrote a song about the scooby snacks. And if they wrote a song about it, its gotta be true. I love it when a plan comes together.

04-01-2007, 09:52 AM	#4
ReproMan SeÃ±or Member Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 7,260	I actually saw something on TV about this not too long ago. I didn't realize at that point that the Smurfs weren't an American cartoon.

04-01-2007, 09:53 AM	#5
Vieope Monochromatic Bunny Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: drinking coffee.. Posts: 14,967 Photos: 10	I am actually watching Smurfs again, since two weeks ago cable tv is showing them again. I really like it. But I always considered smurfs to be mystical creatures from europe and not communism. Well I not always thought that, probably I didnt think about this when I was growing up. But many countries in europe believe in small magical creature that live in the woods. Manic do you think that a drug reference is possible too? Did you see those woods and their house?

04-01-2007, 10:53 AM	#9
Vieope Monochromatic Bunny Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: drinking coffee.. Posts: 14,967 Photos: 10	What other cartoons from belgium? Do you remember more cartoons? Do you know that laugh of the cat in smurfs? That is so amazing!

04-01-2007, 03:50 PM	#11
BoneCrusher Lift or Die Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 8,589	Everyone in the 420 culture laughs about that. Scooby snack=weed. "Wanna scooby snack?" = want to get stoned?

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