WW2 - Comic Postcard - Restaurateur in no hurry
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WW2 - Comic Postcard - Restaurateur in no hurry
WW2 - Comic Postcard - A Restaurateur is in no hurry to serve his new guests - a band of German prisoners! Date: circa 1944
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Band Captives Guests Hands Hurry Prisoners Sarcasm Sarcastic Serve Restaurateur
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A Restaurateur in no Hurry - WWII Comic Postcard Date: Circa 1944 This delightfully sarcastic World War II postcard depicts a scene that, under normal circumstances, would be considered most unwelcome. A band of German prisoners, dressed in their striped uniforms, are seen entering a restaurant, eagerly anticipating a meal. However, the restaurateur, with a smirk on his face and a nonchalant air about him, seems to be in no rush to serve his new guests. The restaurateur, with his hands folded behind his back and his head tilted to the side, exudes an air of superiority as he surveys his unexpected patrons. The prisoners, no doubt used to being in charge, appear somewhat taken aback by the unexpected turn of events. The contrast between the captors and the captives, the power dynamic reversed in this quirky snapshot of wartime life, adds an extra layer of intrigue and humor to the scene. This postcard, with its clever use of sarcasm and irony, serves as a reminder of the unexpected twists and turns that life, even in the midst of war, can bring. The image is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the human spirit, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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