Pollute

And finally, rounding out this year's environmentally themed Oscar contenders is the animated short "Let's Pollute!"

Bill Chameides: Green Films Going for the Gold Bill Chameides 2011

As a supposed instructional film, Let's Pollute uses reverse psychology, telling the viewer why rampant pollution and lack of restrictions on industry are wholesome and patriotic; but while never strident, it isn't particularly amusing or original.

Brad Schreiber: 2011 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Animation Brad Schreiber 2011

In its attempt to condemn society's consumerism and lack of world consciousness, Let's Pollute by San Francisco's Geefwee Boedoe has all the right intentions but goes about it in all too obvious a manner.

Brad Schreiber: 2011 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Animation Brad Schreiber 2011

And finally, rounding out this year's environmentally themed Oscar contenders is the animated short "Let's Pollute!"

Bill Chameides: Green Films Going for the Gold Bill Chameides 2011

Geefwee Boedoe's "Let's Pollute" is a hilarious satire about the "glories" of global pollution.

THE 2011 OSCARS: Handicapping the Animated Short nominees 2011

As a supposed instructional film, Let's Pollute uses reverse psychology, telling the viewer why rampant pollution and lack of restrictions on industry are wholesome and patriotic; but while never strident, it isn't particularly amusing or original.

Brad Schreiber: 2011 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Animation Brad Schreiber 2011

So can unauthorized use of the slogan "Give a Hoot, Don't Pollute."

As Criminal Laws Proliferate, More Are Ensnared Gary Fields 2011

In its attempt to condemn society's consumerism and lack of world consciousness, Let's Pollute by San Francisco's Geefwee Boedoe has all the right intentions but goes about it in all too obvious a manner.

Brad Schreiber: 2011 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Animation Brad Schreiber 2011

And finally, rounding out this year's environmentally themed Oscar contenders is the animated short "Let's Pollute!"

Bill Chameides: Green Films Going for the Gold Bill Chameides 2011

Here are my top ten reasons: 1. Incinerators Pollute

THE STORY OF STUFF Annie Leonard 2010