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The strange, tangled history of the acid house smiley - Red Bull

As rave culture grew, the smiley became inextricably linked with ecstasy use in the media. UK tabloids like the Daily Mirror used the icon to brand the scene as a "moral panic," which only served to make the symbol more popular among youth. Cultural Significance smiling_acid

The classic yellow smiley was created by graphic artist Harvey Ball for the State Mutual Life Assurance Company. He was paid just $45 for the design, which was meant to boost employee morale. The strange, tangled history of the acid house

The "Smiling Acid" design typically features a yellow circle with two oval eyes and a curved mouth, though rave variations often include "melting" or "trippy" effects to reflect psychedelic experiences. smiling_acid