Li Wan-Yu’s new campaign posters, which include a National Geographic logo, have been confusing voters in Banqiao
Taiwan News
Date: 2018/11/17
By: Duncan DeAeth, Taiwan News, Staff Writer
Li Wan-Yu’s campaign posters in Banqiao, New Taipei (Image from Facebook)
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – In the well-established tradition of Taiwanese campaign posters as a source of humor in the country, a candidate in New Taipei has run afoul of the National Geographic company.
Running for city council in Banqiao district , Li Wan-Yu (李婉鈺) began displaying some new campaign posters recently, which curiously included the National Geographic logo in the upper left corner.
The National Geographic trademark also appeared along with another recognizable symbol, the olive leaf logo often used to indicate cinematic honors. These little details were no doubt included to give the candidate’s poster a bit of stylistic flair.
However, in her haste to grab voters’ attention, Li apparently overlooked copyright law, and National Geographic quickly took notice. But not before some confused members of the public began to wonder if Li’s campaign had been officially endorsed by the company. [FULL STORY]
