Social Developments: Media representation of John Major Flashcards
How did the program Spitting Image initially present Major?
He had an antenna on his head and received messages from Thatcher on it
How did Spitting Image eventually present John Major?
They presented him as being entirely grey
Why might Spitting Image have presented Major in a grey way?
To show that his way of acting was old
Name the Private Eye satire made about John Major
The Secret Diary of John Major
How did The Guardian present Major in cartoons?
As a grey superhero
When was political satire present in British society before the 1990s?
Early 1960s
What was the case for political satire in the 1990s?
It was much more prominent
What could have been a reason for the rise in satire against the Conservative party in terms of opposition?
It was because they had not had any political opposition for 18 years
What was significant about satire in terms of for the politicians?
It would impact how they saw their own policies
What was significant about satire in terms of for the public?
It would impact the way the public saw politicians
How can it be seen that the satire against Major did not affect him?
He was still more popular than his own party
