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[-] Moc@lemmy.world 91 points 5 months ago
[-] VubDapple@lemmy.world 113 points 5 months ago

From wiki:

The story is commonly recognized as a fable concerning the danger of greed causing human destruction of the natural environment, using the literary element of personification to create relatable characters for industry (the Once-ler), the environment (the Truffula trees) and environmental activism (the Lorax). The story encourages activism and involvement in making the situation better: a quote from the Lorax states, "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not".

Dr. Seuss singled out The Lorax as his personal favorite of his books – in it, he managed to create an engaging story highlighting how economic growth is often prioritised over environmental issues. Dr. Seuss stated: "The Lorax came out of me being angry. The ecology books I'd read were dull...In The Lorax I was out to attack what I think are evil things and let the chips fall where they might".

[-] Agent641@lemmy.world 10 points 5 months ago

The Lorax is an eco warrior on par with ELF/ALF and I'm here for it.

[-] Sabata11792@ani.social 2 points 5 months ago

“The Lorax came out of me being angry. The ecology books I’d read were dull…In The Lorax I was out to attack what I think are evil things and let the chips fall where they might”.

This guy truly just rimes all the time.

[-] SailorMoss@sh.itjust.works 87 points 5 months ago
[-] TotallynotJessica@lemmy.world 37 points 5 months ago

The pipeline liberals fear.

[-] gibmiser@lemmy.world 27 points 5 months ago

This fucking world Jesus lol

[-] sem@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 5 months ago
[-] spujb@lemmy.cafe 4 points 5 months ago

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