The world can breathe more easily. The reissue of posters for the Beatles Abbey Road album will airbrush out a (gasp) cigarette in Paul’s hand as the Fab Four cross the street.
The 1969 photo has been a poster best-seller since it was shot near Abbey Road studios in North London, where the Fab Four ecorded most of their music.
But companies including US giant Allposters asked for the cigarette to be removed by computer wizardry to make it more politically correct.
Posters and merchandise items have already changed. Even the cover of the Abbey Road CD could be updated when it is re-issued.
Word on when Churchill’s stogie will be airbrushed from historic photos is expected shortly from Winston Smith, spokesperson for the Ministry of Truth.
(via Andrea)