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Comic postcard, Hungry lions - For what we are about to receive
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Comic postcard, Hungry lions - For what we are about to receive
Comic postcard, Hungry lions - For what we are about to receive... Date: early 20th century
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Desert Exotic Hungry Innocent Lion Lions Pith Prey Receive Victim Wild
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: A Hilarious Edwardian Postcard Depicting the Perils of Colonial Adventure This early 20th century comic postcard, titled "For What We Are About to Receive...", offers a humorous take on the perils and exotic allure of colonial adventure. The image features a group of dapper, mustachioed European men in pith helmets, standing in the midst of a desert landscape. Their faces are a mix of determination and apprehension as they gaze upon a trio of ravenous lions, their mouths agape and eyes gleaming with hunger. The men appear to be on the verge of being devoured, their hands reaching out as if to offer a peace offering or perhaps to shield themselves from the jaws of the lions. The scene is further heightened by the caption at the bottom of the card, which reads, "For What We Are About to Receive...", a nod to the famous line from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. The use of humor in this postcard serves to both lighten the mood and underscore the inherent risks and dangers of colonial exploration. The exotic setting, complete with palm trees and sand dunes, adds to the sense of adventure and intrigue. The innocent victims in this scene are a reminder of the human cost of exploration and conquest, while the hungry lions represent the raw power and unpredictability of the natural world. Overall, this postcard offers a fascinating glimpse into the colonial mindset of the early 20th century, and serves as a reminder of the complex and often contradictory ways in which we have historically viewed the natural world and our place within it.
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