Unhealthy Living Collection

Otto von Bismarck
865108 Otto von Bismarck; (add.info.: Otto Edward Leopold von Bismarck (1815-1898) German statesman. Cartoon showing Bismarck as an archetypical German smoking a cigar

Cigarette with smoke and a skull, smoking kills, symbolic image of death from smoking, Germany

Cartoon of man with messy hair, bags below bloodshot eyes, and stubble on face and chin

Cheeseburger in a bun, front view

Two women eating food, one eating fast food, the other one eating uncooked vegetarian food

Man lighting cigarette, portrait

Tortilla chips, full-frame

Potato sticks

Potato sticks on porcelain plate

Old lead letters forming the word fast food

Beef burger in a wholemeal bun with salad and french fries

Mould, mildew, mould damage, mould cultures on toast

Mould, spores, mould culture, on sausage

Mildew, mould cultures, spores, on slices of cheese, Irish Cheddar

Green mold, bread mold, mold spores, mold cultures

Meat and sausages or bratwursts on a grill, Germany

Weighing The Fries
View of French fries being weighed on a brass scale, California, 1992. (Photo by Tom Kelley/Getty Images)

Young woman smoking cigarette, smiling, portrait

Government cigar store in Central Havana, Havana Centro, Habana Centro, Centro Habana, Cuba

Effects of burning Old King Coal
Effects of burning " Old King Coal" on London. The fog caused Asthma, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Pleurisy, etc. John Tenniel cartoon from " Punch", London, 1880

Sweets

Glasses of wine, beer, and whisky and an ashtray containing cigarette butts

Italy, Bologna, Portrait of Arrigo Boito
Italy - 19th century. Portrait of Arrigo Boito (Padua, 1842 - Milan, 1918), Italian poet, composer and librettist

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"Unhealthy Living: A Portrait of Neglect and Addiction" In this thought-provoking cartoon, we are confronted with a disheveled man whose appearance screams neglect. His messy hair, bloodshot eyes with bags below them, and stubble on his face and chin paint a vivid picture of someone trapped in the clutches of an unhealthy lifestyle. A powerful symbol of death looms over him - a cigarette emitting smoke in the shape of a skull. This chilling reminder that smoking kills serves as a stark warning about the consequences of addiction. The image's origin in Germany brings to light the global impact tobacco has had on countless lives since its introduction. The year 1960 hints at an era when awareness about health risks was still developing. With tags like "One Person, " "Adults Only, " "Young Adult, " "One Woman Only, " and "One Young Woman Only, " it becomes clear that this portrayal is not limited to one gender or age group but rather aims to shed light on the universal struggle against unhealthy habits. Adding another layer to this narrative is the presence of food - specifically, a cheeseburger prominently displayed in all its greasy glory. This front view emphasizes our society's love affair with fast food and highlights how easily we succumb to indulgences that harm our well-being. The portrait captures Bob Jones lighting yet another cigarette, further illustrating his entrapment within destructive patterns. Perhaps he is unaware that psychology, particularly Freudian theories explored by experts like himself, can offer insights into breaking free from such addictions. Symbols associated with Italy hint at cultural influences shaping our choices around food and lifestyle. It raises questions about societal norms surrounding nutrition and self-care practices that may contribute to unhealthy living. Freud's confusion enters the scene as we ponder why individuals knowingly engage in behaviors detrimental to their own health despite understanding their consequences. The juxtaposition between psychological concepts and physical manifestations invites us to explore deeper into the complexities of human behavior.