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Greetings Card : Dave Ismay, Birmingham Comedian looking grumpy after cutting down his usualy 40
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Dave Ismay, Birmingham Comedian looking grumpy after cutting down his usualy 40
Dave Ismay, Birmingham Comedian looking grumpy after cutting down his usualy 40 cigarettes a day to 8. 2nd Feb 1983
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
United Kingdom
Media ID 21658875
© Mirrorpix
Greetings Card (A5)
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection: "Dave Ismay's Grumpy Quitter" 🙁 This humorous card features a classic image of Birmingham comedian, Dave Ismay, looking less than pleased after cutting down his usual 40 cigarettes a day to just 8. Captured in 1983, this nostalgic moment is sure to bring a smile to the face of any smoker or non-smoker who has ever tried to make a healthy change! Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or just to brighten someone's day, our high-quality greeting cards come with a blank interior for your personal message. Add a touch of humor to your correspondence and let the grumpy comedian's expression speak for itself! 🚬🤕
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.5cm x 21cm (5.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we catch a glimpse of Dave Ismay, the renowned Birmingham Comedian, wearing an unmistakable expression of grumpiness. It is evident that something has disrupted his usual jovial demeanor. The caption reveals that on the 2nd of February in 1983, Dave made a significant lifestyle change by drastically reducing his cigarette consumption from a staggering 40 to just 8 per day. The image captures Dave's pouting face as he contemplates the difficulty of this transition. His furrowed brow and downturned lips reflect his struggle with withdrawal symptoms and the challenges associated with breaking such a deeply ingrained habit. Despite his undeniable talent for bringing laughter to others, here we witness him experiencing moments of sadness and frustration during this personal journey. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder that even those who bring joy to our lives have their own battles to fight behind closed doors. It humanizes Dave Ismay beyond his role as an entertainer and offers us insight into the struggles faced by individuals in their pursuit of personal growth. As we delve into this snapshot from the 1980s, it becomes clear that it encapsulates not only one man's determination but also represents an era when smoking was prevalent within society. This powerful image reminds us how far we have come in recognizing the harmful effects of tobacco while shedding light on an individual's quest for better health amidst societal norms.
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