These lines remind me of how the DoD manipulated young people by setting up recruiting booths outside the theaters showing Top Gun in 1986.

“Top Gun (or TOPGUN for purists) changed civilians’ whole perception of the military in general, and the Navy and naval aviation in particular. Applications for Annapolis skyrocketed. So did enlistments, along with buyer’s remorse when thousands of sailors realized the only need for speed they’d feel would be manning their brooms a little quicker during “sweepers.” ” — https://taskandpurpose.com/vultures-row/top-gun-maverick-military-recruitment

Also Roland Barthes’ account and interpretation of an image on the cover of Paris Match magazine (it should play from minute 8:58, if not scroll yourself)— https://player.fm/series/philosophize-this/episode-117-structuralism-and-mythology-pt-2?t=538