I'm getting a lot of messages from this one. The first is the fairly straightforward concept that the pen is mightier than the sword. Here you have a dude in every piece of tactical gear you can wear, but when surrounded by the proverbial pen (colored pencils in this instance), he is shaken to his core. Also note there are more of them than there are of him. Ultimately our voices are loud and many. That's what terrifies any power who is trying to maintain control through violence.
The other reading of this image is a bit more intense. It reminds me of the Ferguson protests. I see the colored pencil representing people of color. We've seen that military opposition has been sent to clash with many of the protests led by people of color. Replace those pencils with real people and this image isn't so different than something we've already seen before, is it?
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.