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Comic postcard, man gardening, two sparrows Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, man gardening, two sparrows Date: 20th century
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Bottom Donald Double Entendre Fork Gardening Huge Kneeling Mcgill Meaning Obese Soil Sparrow Sparrows Sweating
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Title: "The Heavy Lifter and His Feathered Helpers" This charming 20th-century comic postcard captures the humorous side of gardening, as a man inexplicably burdened with an oversized garden fork tackles his lawn while two sprightly sparrows effortlessly lift and carry away the soil with their beaks. The man, with a determined expression and droplets of sweat on his brow, seems to be struggling under the weight of his massive gardening tool, his bottom jutting out in a comical display of exertion. The double entendre of the situation is not lost on us - the man's large derriere, referred to as his "huge bottom," is a playful comparison to the "huge" soil clumps the sparrows are carrying away. The scene is reminiscent of the classic British humor found in the works of Donald McGill, a renowned British postcard artist known for his saucy, innuendo-laden images. The two sparrows, perched atop the man's oversized fork, seem to mock his labors, their small, agile bodies and quick wit contrasting sharply with the man's clumsy attempts to manage his garden. The image is a delightful reminder of the lighter side of life, inviting us to find amusement in the everyday struggles and unexpected twists of life. The vibrant colors and intricate details of this postcard bring the scene to life, transporting us to a simpler time when a man's biggest worry was the size of his garden fork and the antics of a couple of mischievous sparrows. This comic postcard is a joy to behold, a testament to the enduring power of humor and the human spirit.
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