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Comic postcard, Vicar with married couple Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Vicar with married couple Date: 20th century
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A Hilarious Encounter with the Vicar: A 20th Century Comic Postcard This delightful comic postcard captures the essence of an unexpected and humorous encounter between a middle-aged vicar and a married couple. The scene unfolds in a quintessentially British setting, with the vicar sternly frowning as he wields a broom and bucket, sweeping the path in front of his church. The married couple, dressed in their Sunday best, appear to be engaged in a lively conversation, their laughter spilling out as they lean against a garden gate. The double entendre in this comic postcard is not lost on the viewer. The vicar, as a figure of authority and religious power, is often seen as a supreme being in the eyes of his congregation. Yet here, he is reduced to a mere caretaker, performing menial chores while the married couple chat and enjoy each other's company. The humor lies in the unexpected role reversal, as the vicar's power and serious demeanor are juxtaposed with the lighthearted banter of the married couple. The comic postcard is reminiscent of the works of Donald McGill, a popular British artist known for his saucy and humorous postcards. The red dress of the woman and the playful expressions on their faces add to the fun and lightheartedness of the scene, making this a beloved piece of 20th-century British humor.
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