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Abbots Bromley Horn
ABBOTS BROMLEY HORN DANCE: Has elements of a mock hunt: 6 deersmen, a fool, a hobby horse, a Maid Marian, 1 boy & crossbow, 1 boy & triangle dance through the town

Alphabet / Z for Zany
Z - was a Zany, who looked a great fool

Mr Popple and the Widow
An attractive widow asks Mr Popple to retrieve her hat, but he dare not risk making a fool of himself in attempting to jump the fence

David Dances before Ark
King David dances before the returned Ark, but his wife Michal reproaches him for making a fool of himself

Customs / 1st April / Fool
A smart gentlemen is NOT amused by the prank played on him on April Fools Day

Possons D avril
This handsome couple have been fishing, but not for ordinary fish, for today is April 1st, and what they have caught are POISSONS D AVRIL - the traditional April 1 joke

Poisson D avril
Would you like a fish from this young girls basket ? You would ? Then you re an April Fool, for these are POISSONS D AVRIL - the traditional French April Fools joke

Ortrud Begs Elsas Pity
The evil Ortrud, exiled, implores Elsas pity, and she, innocent fool that she is, becomes suspicious of Lohengrin - can he indeed be a magician ? She must find out

Children with Poissons
French children fishing for poissons d Avril - their equivalent of an April Fool joke

Except it Die
Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die - a 17th or 18th century illustration of Pauls epistle to the Corinthians 15.36

Western - North of 36
NORTH OF 36 by Emerson Hough - Ah, what a blind fool w was ! Forgive me... another magnificent novel by the author of The Covered Wagon

Mad Jack of Margate: a local character who added to the colour of Margate making your seaside holiday complete. Daft hat aside, we don t know what form his madness took

Death & Jester
Death and the Fool

15th Century Witch
A witch, accompanied by a beggar and a fool, curses two sergeants-at-arms who slink away terrified

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"Foolishness knows no bounds as it dances through the realms of imagination. From whimsical cartoons to enchanting mermaids and treacherous U-Boats, the fool's journey takes unexpected turns. In the midst of WW1 chaos, Tarot Card 22 - Le Fou (The Fool) reminds us that even in darkness, laughter can be found. Step back in time to Mr Popple Drunk's misadventures in 1898, where his antics left everyone rolling with laughter. The Tarot Card Fool from the 17th century captures the essence of a jester's unpredictable nature. April Fool's Day brings out coats adorned with playful pranks in 1924, while Shakespeare's King Lear finds solace and wisdom through his loyal companion, the Fool. Alonzo Chappel beautifully illustrates their bond. Comedian Ken Dodd tickles funny bones alongside his Diddy Man Dicky Mint at Whitley Bay Playhouse on December 9th. Their comedic chemistry creates an uproar of joy among audiences. A court jester dressed in red and blue dons bells as they bravely step forward to entertain kings and queens throughout history. Their colorful presence adds mirth to solemn courts. Satirical artwork mocks medical prescriptions, reminding us not to take life too seriously. Laughter truly is the best medicine for our souls. In a wrestling scene straight out of Shakespeare's "As You Like It, " humor intertwines with drama as characters grapple both physically and mentally for amusement and triumph. Stonewall Jackson himself knew that amidst war's gravity, lighthearted moments could bring respite from battlefields soaked in sorrow. Finally, a timeless painting depicts Carnival playfully clashing with Lent – a reminder that even tradition cannot suppress foolishness entirely. "