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Comic postcard, drunkard in cemetery
Comic postcard, drunkard in cemetery Date: 20th century
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Burial Cemetery Dead Donald Double Drunk Drunkard Entendre Grave Graveyard Headstone Headstones Mcgill Meaning Misunderstanding Nose Smith
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1. Title: "A Merry Night in the Graveyard: A Misunderstood Revelry" Caption: This delightfully humorous comic postcard, titled "Drunkard in Cemetery," is a quintessential example of British humor from the 20th century. The image depicts a jovial, red-nosed man, Donald McGill's signature character, stumbling through a dimly lit cemetery, surrounded by headstones and graves. The man, with a bottle in hand and a carefree expression on his face, appears to be having a grand old time, oblivious to the solemn surroundings. The humor in this postcard lies in the double entendre of the situation. At first glance, it may seem disrespectful or even sacrilegious for someone to be drunkenly carousing in a cemetery. However, upon closer inspection, the title and the man's actions take on a different meaning. The "drunkard" is not disrespecting the dead but rather, he is "asleep," joining them in their eternal rest. The headstones and graves become beds for the weary traveler, and the "dead" are simply those who have "slept well." This comic postcard, with its lighthearted take on death and the afterlife, is a testament to the unique and often misunderstood sense of humor that was popular in Britain during the 20th century. The man's name, John Smith, adds to the humor, as it is a common name that could easily belong to anyone, further emphasizing the relatability and universality of the situation. This charming and amusing postcard, with its intriguing title and double meaning, is a must-have for any collection of vintage humor or British ephemera. It is a reminder that even in the face of death, there is always room for a little fun and laughter.
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