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Fitz-Ooftish and his Patent Motor Gun, an Invention that failed (litho)
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Fitz-Ooftish and his Patent Motor Gun, an Invention that failed (litho)
1039465 Fitz-Ooftish and his Patent Motor Gun, an Invention that failed (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fitz-Ooftish and his Patent Motor Gun, an Invention that failed. Illustration for The Graphic, 9 April 1898.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23052972
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The litho print titled "Fitz-Ooftish and his Patent Motor Gun, an Invention that failed" captures a humorous and considerably disastrous moment in history. The 19th-century English School artwork depicts Lieutenant Fitz Ooftish proudly presenting his ill-fated invention to the confused members of the Blankshire Militia. In this comical scene, men from the militia stand bewildered as they witness the results of Fitz-Ooftish's invention. With a blank expression on their faces, they observe as the motor gun turns out to be nothing more than an idiotic contraption resembling an extinguisher attached to a soup car. Despite its absurd appearance, Corporal Jones insists on carrying it into battle. As the troops muster for training, chaos ensues when Fitz-Ooftish attempts to demonstrate his creation. Instead of firing projectiles at targets, the motor gun waltzes around uncontrollably while spewing soup all over the regiment's front line. The poulterer-turned-inventor's misguided efforts have turned what should have been a routine inspection into a high-hauling farce. Colonel Dudgeon looks on with disbelief as he witnesses this laughable spectacle unfold before him. It is clear that Fitz-Ooftish's patent motor gun has utterly failed in its purpose and instead become a source of amusement for all present. This amusing anecdote serves as a reminder that not every invention can succeed; sometimes even well-intentioned ideas can result in hilariously disastrous outcomes.
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