I received this example of rhetoric in an email with a bunch of other images of children's books that displayed mischievously altered titles. The creator of this image obviously took something that is a beloved and easily recognizable childhood image (Curious George books), and by changing the title ever-so-slightly, makes a comment on the "absurdity" behind heightened homeland security. The altering of the familiar provides contrast, making it an effective rhetorical strategy for catching a reader's attention, and as a result, helping convince them of the intended message.
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