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Shame Flute - German punishment for being a poor musician

A Shame Flute ( Schand Flote ) - German punishment for being a poor musician - you had to face the public wearing (around the neck) a heavy iron flute ! The un-talented culprits would have their neck and fingers locked in this humiliating device while publicly ridiculed by their critics. Date: circa 1908

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Corporal Critic Critical Fingers Flute Humiliated Humiliation Iron Lock Musician Neck Poor Punish Punished Punishment Ridicule Ridiculed Shame Talent Humiliate


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This haunting image captures the moment of public humiliation for an unlucky musician in Germany around 1908, who was punished for his lack of talent with the infamous Shame Flute or Schand Flote. The heavy iron flute, with its intricate design and menacing appearance, was a symbol of shame and ridicule. The unfortunate musician had his neck and fingers locked into this humiliating device, forcing him to display his inadequacy before a critical and jeering crowd. The public shaming was intended to serve as a deterrent to others, encouraging them to hone their skills and avoid the shame and ridicule that came with being a poor musician. The image captures the raw emotion and intensity of the moment, with the musician's expression conveying a mixture of embarrassment, determination, and defiance. The Shame Flute was a relic of a bygone era, a reminder of the harsh realities of life in the past, and a testament to the enduring power of public opinion and shame as a form of punishment.

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