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Cartoon, Killing a Grouse, WW1
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Cartoon, Killing a Grouse, WW1
Cartoon, Killing a Grouse. Orderly Officer: The teas alright; whats the complaint? Tommy: It ain t tea, sir - its stoo ! Orderly Officer: And very nice stoo ! By Charles Crombie
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Catering Complaining Complaint Crombie Grouse Killing Mess Nice Orderly Stew Tommy Stewed
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In the chaotic world of the British army during World War I, even the simple pleasure of a hot meal could provide a moment of levity. This charming cartoon by Charles Crombie captures the humorous side of military life as a soldier named Tommy complains to an orderly officer about the contents of his mess tin. "It ain't tea, sir - it's stoo!" the soldier exclaims, much to the amusement of those around him. The orderly officer, unfazed by the complaint, responds with a cheerful "And very nice stoo!" The scene takes place in a military mess, where soldiers gathered to eat their meals. The soldier, Tommy, is holding a mess tin filled with what appears to be a stew or stewed meat. However, instead of the expected hot tea, the soldier has mistakenly received a serving of stew for his drink. The orderly officer, who is pouring tea for the soldiers, seems to find the situation amusing and reassures Tommy that the stew is indeed "nice." This cartoon, titled "Cartoon, Killing a Grouse. Orderly Officer: The teas alright; whats the complaint? Tommy: It ain't tea, sir - it's stoo! Orderly Officer: And very nice stoo!" is a testament to the resilience and sense of humor of soldiers during wartime. The image is a reminder that even in the midst of hardship and adversity, there is always room for a laugh. Charles Crombie was a British cartoonist and painter, known for his humorous and satirical works. This particular piece, created during the First World War, offers a glimpse into the daily life of soldiers and the unique challenges they faced. The cartoon is a valuable historical document, providing insight into the experiences of soldiers during this time and the ways in which they coped with the hardships of war.
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