Malapropism Collection

Comic postcard, Two young women in bedroom Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two young women in bedroom Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Women at pedestrian crossing with Belisha beacon Date: circa 1930s

Comic postcard, the vicar sponges his aspidistra Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, water passed by Borough Surveyor, WW2 Date: circa 1940s

Comic postcard, the vicars stipend cut down - two women gossiping Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Pretty woman and doctor, misunderstanding Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl and shopkeeper Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, two women see a parachute, WW2 - Theres an air pirate dropping out of his Monologue in a Parasite! Date: circa 1940s

Lodging House Keeper makes a slight descriptive error
Lodging-House Keeper (to professional lady) - " Which my usband, Miss, is one of the Virgins at the Cathedral!" Date: circa 1890s

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"Malapropism: When Words Take a Hilarious Turn in Vintage Comic Postcards" Step into the whimsical world through these delightful vintage comic postcards. In a time when laughter was cherished, two young women find themselves in their bedroom, exchanging witty banter that will leave you in stitches. As you flip through the pages of history, witness the misadventures caused by malapropisms captured in vibrant colour lithographs. From "The New Shoes" to "A Black Ball, " each illustration brings forth a comical twist that tickles your funny bone. Intriguingly, even love is not spared from this linguistic phenomenon. Behold "The Valentine, " where words meant to express affection take an unexpected turn and create uproarious situations. Meanwhile, "Grand Celebration" showcases how one misplaced word can transform an ordinary gathering into a riotous affair. Transporting us back to the 1930s, another comic postcard captures women at a pedestrian crossing with Belisha beacons as they navigate their way through language mishaps with hilarious consequences. And who could forget the vicar sponging his aspidistra? This iconic image from the 20th century epitomizes how they can bring joy even during mundane moments. During World War II, amidst challenging times, water passed by Borough Surveyor becomes an unintentional punchline on yet another comic postcard. The vicar's stipend being cut down adds further amusement to our journey through these vintage gems. But it's not just adults who fall prey to malapropisms; children too have their fair share of linguistic mix-ups. A pretty woman and doctor engage in humorous exchanges while a little girl leaves her shopkeeper perplexed with her innocent yet amusing choice of words. These captivating glimpses into yesteryears remind us that laughter truly knows no boundaries or time constraints.