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Daniel John

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Viral x thread claims logos are trying to control your mind - The Untold Story

Burger King and Pepsi logo.

If there's been one notable trend in logo design over the last couple of years, it's got to be nostalgia. We've seen countless brands take a leaf out of their own history books when it comes to their 'new' logos, with old designs reappearing all over the shop as brands celebrate their heritage. And one X user seems to think the whole thing's rather sinister.

"The average company changes its logo every 7 years. Why? To control your mind," exclaims font designer Saskia Ketz, who goes on to claim that there's a "dark truth behind every logo change you've seen". The thread has enjoyed over 2M views on X – but is there really anything sinister about the current trend for 'fauxstalgia marketing'?

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