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Smurfs and communism
Main article: The Smurfs and communism
It is now argued by some that Peyo meant to spread communist ideas
through smurf cartoons. [2] S.M.U.R.F. is translated by supporters of
this theory as "Socialist Men Under Red Father" or "Soviet Men Under
Red Father", however both of these theories disregard the fact that the
Smurfs' original name is "Schtroumpfs", "Smurf" being merely a
translation after the fact. The Red Father in the cartoon is Papa
Smurf, who wears a red hat and trousers. It is also noted that Papa
Smurf might be a representation of Karl Marx because of his similar
looking beard.
An analysis of the symbolism of the smurfs also can point to that
theory. Smurfs live in a village with rules similar to that of a
communist society including sharing of everything by everyone, absence
of currency, equality (symbolized by similar clothing), everyone more
or less serving a functional and necessary purpose in the community,
etc. Gargamel is said to represent capitalism with particular emphasis
being made on his greediness, especially his desire to transform the
smurfs into gold.
Smurfs and communism
Main article: The Smurfs and communism
It is now argued by some that Peyo meant to spread communist ideas
through smurf cartoons. [2] S.M.U.R.F. is translated by supporters of
this theory as "Socialist Men Under Red Father" or "Soviet Men Under
Red Father", however both of these theories disregard the fact that the
Smurfs' original name is "Schtroumpfs", "Smurf" being merely a
translation after the fact. The Red Father in the cartoon is Papa
Smurf, who wears a red hat and trousers. It is also noted that Papa
Smurf might be a representation of Karl Marx because of his similar
looking beard.
An analysis of the symbolism of the smurfs also can point to that
theory. Smurfs live in a village with rules similar to that of a
communist society including sharing of everything by everyone, absence
of currency, equality (symbolized by similar clothing), everyone more
or less serving a functional and necessary purpose in the community,
etc. Gargamel is said to represent capitalism with particular emphasis
being made on his greediness, especially his desire to transform the
smurfs into gold.
