#visualcliches

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The Possible Origins of 7 Instantly Recognizable Visual Clichés

Why do we expect bankrupt people to wear barrels, or bank robbers to carry money bags marked with dollar signs? Discover the origins of these odd visual clichés.

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The Possible Origins of 7 Instantly Recognizable Visual Clichés | Mental Floss

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