When it comes to sex education, the 1970s were a wild ride. Instead of glossy brochures or straightforward PSAs, this filmstrip decided to take a more artistic route. Enter the 1974 filmstrip titled "How to Get Gonorrhea"—a psychedelic odyssey through the land of STD awareness.
This filmstrip doesn't just educate—it mystifies. Gonorrhea is depicted as a serpent-like creature who terrorizes little cartoon couples, hugging each other as they fear for their lives. I have a hunch that the person who made this film may have taken a few mind-bending substances beforehand.
Despite its offbeat approach, the filmstrip does manage to convey some serious information about gonorrhea — how to avoid it, what to do if you get it, and why it's a good idea to consult a doctor rather than just hoping it goes away. This bizarre, animated public service announcement feels like it came straight out of a fever dream.
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Produced by Sunburst Communications in the suburbs of New York City, this 1974 filmstrip teaches the viewer about gonorrhea using completely reasonable facts and advice but insane illustrations.