Squashing Collection
In the quaint village scene, a man finds himself in an extraordinary predicament as he is being squashed by an extremely fat woman
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In the quaint village scene, a man finds himself in an extraordinary predicament as he is being squashed by an extremely fat woman. This comical postcard from the 20th century captures the absurdity of the situation, with a plump woman sitting on a man at the beach. Meanwhile, in a fresco depicting the crushing of grapes in a wine press, we witness the transformation of fruit into liquid gold. The theme of "squashing" continues with various illustrations throughout history. In one colored engraving titled "The Ape and the Wasp, " we see nature's hierarchy play out as an ape crushes a wasp under its powerful grip. Another colorful lithograph showcases how even automobiles can fall victim to being squashed, aptly named "The Car in the Grip. " History takes us back to 1836 when Gordon and his companions pressed the French captain to death using a large chest - an event captured in another captivating artwork. The notion of things tumbling about comes alive through Jonathon Swift's famous work Gulliver's Travels; specifically, "Apples Came Tumbling about my Ears. " This sentiment is further echoed in another illustration from 1909 where apples are seen falling around Gulliver. Amidst these amusing scenes lies Susi - with her kitten inside a record player - showcasing that not only objects but also living creatures can experience this sensation of being squashed. Finally, we glimpse into history once more with a reproduction from a 16th-century prayer book calendar depicting treading on grapes for winemaking purposes. From humorous postcards to historical events immortalized through artistry and literature, these depictions remind us that sometimes life presents moments where we feel crushed or overwhelmed by external forces. However, it is our ability to find humor or meaning within these situations that allows us to persevere and rise above them like grape juice transforming into fine wine.