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Comic postcard, milking a cow
Comic postcard, milking a cow Date: 20th century
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Advice Bucket Chatting Crude Dairy Donald Farmer Fence Gentle Leaning Mcgill Milk Milking Pail Rough Rude Stool
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A Rude Awakening in the Rustic Riviera - Two Bumbling Brits Milking a Cow with Unintended Humor
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This delightfully humorous comic postcard, dating back to the 20th century, captures the essence of rural life with a side-splitting twist. The scene depicts two quintessentially British men in the countryside, each attempting to milk a cow from opposite sides. The cow, with a look of disdain on its face, seems to be the only one enjoying the situation. The man on the left, with a pipe clenched between his teeth, leans precariously over the fence, his trousers rolled up to his thighs. His companion, with a bucket and pail in hand, sits on a rickety milking stool, his shirt sleeves rolled up and a smirk playing on his lips. The women in the background, clad in aprons, watch with amusement, exchanging knowing glances and offering unsolicited advice. The rough and gentle contrast between the two men adds to the humor, as one man's rough and clumsy approach is met with the other's calm and collected demeanor. The cow, seemingly unfazed by the chaos, continues to graze in the field, her udder providing the unwitting source of entertainment. This charming and crude postcard, reminiscent of the works of Donald McGill, is a testament to the British sense of humor and the simple joys of rural life. With its rough edges and unpolished charm, it is a reminder that laughter can be found in the most unexpected places.
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