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Cabbie advises fat fare to prevent horse spying him
Hilarious cartoon by Phil May: " I want you to take me to St. Johns Wood, Cabbie" " All right, Sir, but would you mind getting in on the other side so as the old horse don t see yer." !!! Date: 1900
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This delightful and witty cartoon by Phil May, published in 1900, captures the humorous interaction between a cabbie and his corpulent fare in old London town. The scene takes place on a bustling London street, with the cabbie, wearing his iconic cabby cap, standing next to his horse-drawn taxi. The passenger, who appears to be quite large and rotund, requests to be taken to St. John's Wood. The cabbie, ever the wit, advises the passenger to get in on the other side of the cab so that the old horse doesn't "see" him. The passenger, amused by the cabbie's quick reposte, obliges, and the cabbie whips up his horse and off they go. The cartoon is a testament to the rich wit and humor that was a part of London's social fabric in the early 1900s. The cabbie's clever advice to prevent the horse from "spying" the fare is a classic example of the clever banter and repartee that was a part of everyday life in London. The use of the word "spying" adds an element of mischief and mocking fun to the scene. The cartoon also highlights the importance of the cab industry in London's transport history. Horse-drawn taxis were a common sight on London's streets at the turn of the century, and the cabbies were an integral part of the city's transportation network. The cabbie's warning to the passenger to get on the other side of the cab to prevent the horse from seeing him is a reminder of the close relationship between the cabbies, their horses, and their passengers. Overall, this charming and humorous cartoon is a delightful snapshot of London life in the early 1900s and a reminder of the wit and humor that was a part of everyday life in the city.
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