Slip, Slop, Slap!
“Slip, Slop, Slap!
It sounds like a breeze when you say it like that
Slip, Slop, Slap!
In the sun we always say "Slip Slop Slap!"
Slip, Slop, Slap!
Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on a hat,
Slip, Slop, Slap!
You can stop skin cancer - say: "Slip, Slop, Slap!"
It sounds like a breeze when you say it like that
Slip, Slop, Slap!
In the sun we always say "Slip Slop Slap!"
Slip, Slop, Slap!
Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on a hat,
Slip, Slop, Slap!
You can stop skin cancer - say: "Slip, Slop, Slap!"
“CanserCouncil”
Slip! Slop Slap; was created in 1980 by the Cancer Council
of Australia. This quickly became one of Australia, most successful healthcare
(warning) ad’s in advertisement history.
Know one knew in the 80’s that this simple idea would make such a huge
impact on society. The phrase
slip! Slap slop! became known as the Sun Smart Program phrase within the Cancer Council of
Australia.
The sun Smart Program was created to help minis skin cancer
in Victoria. This organizations main goal is to reduce skin cancer in young
people. When you learn good skin habits early on in life the battle is easier
fought. “They also want to teach
the benefits between UV radiation and exposer to Vitamin D.”( SunSmart.com)
“Slip!
Slop Slap!”, consist of a singing
seagull reminding every sun athusist to protect themselves and wear sunscreen.
“The campaign is widely credited as playing a key role in the
dramatic shift in sun protection attitudes and behavior over the past two
decades.”(Cancer.org) This advertisement also teaches the proper clothing takes
a key role in sun protection. But
what is proper clothing considered to be sun smart? A broad- rimmed hat,
light-colored, and loose fitting
garments are considered to be proper sun protection. “Today
some manufacturers of recreational clothing offer garments made of treated
fabrics, which can triple the blocking capacity. “ (manfredkaiser.com)
When
is comes to a simple idea, you never know what affects in might have on
society. With this advertising campaign
to reduce the risk of skin cancer, was a national success with the younger
generation. So when you head out
for a sun in the sun day, don’t forget to Slip! Slop Slap!
Work Cited
http://www.manfredkaiser.com/sun_smart.html
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