Examination both the visual and textual means used by the illustrators and copywriters shed light public image of Israeli politicians as well as of the political events in question. Moreover, appearance of these creative initiatives over the last three decades correspond the political circumstances, mainly to the elections for parliament and for prime minister as well as to expressions of dissent. As this paper wishes to point out, the use of the GPK in Israeli political context gave birth to several spinoffs. “Havurat HaZevel” - the Hebrew transliteration of GPK, became a newly coined word, often used by publicists as well as by members of the Israeli parliament in order to portray the ultimate “other”, whether movement, group or party, whether part of the coalition or the opposition. Although designed as product for children, the Israeli version of GPK left a deep impression on its local political discourse. (Brooklyn, New York), a local version of Garbage Pail Kids (GPK) sticker cards were distributed in Israel in 1987-8. Originally produced by Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. Garbage Pail Kids: On Caricature, Satire and Political Stench
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