Bonzo finds the bedtime story too much for him
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Bonzo finds the bedtime story too much for him
Bonzo finds the bedtime story on the radio too much for him, and he bursts out crying. Date: 1923
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Bedtime Bonzo Broadcast Broadcasting Crying Headphones Listen Listening Media Radio Studdy Tears Wireless 1923
EDITORS COMMENTS
Bonzo's Reaction to an Overactive Imagination: A 1923 Snapshot of Canine Emotion In this photograph from 1923, Bonzo, a beloved pet dog, is depicted in a moment of raw emotion as he listens to a bedtime story on the radio. With headphones covering his ears and his paws curled under him, Bonzo's eyes are filled with tears, and his face bears the unmistakable signs of sadness and frustration. The advent of wireless broadcasting had brought media into the homes of many families, and the novelty of listening to stories and music through the airwaves was a source of endless fascination for both humans and animals alike. However, it seems that Bonzo, with his overactive imagination, found the bedtime story being broadcast that evening to be too much for him to bear. The image of Bonzo, with his ears perked up and his body tense, conveys a sense of deep engagement with the story, as if he were living every moment of it in his mind. Yet, the tears streaming down his face suggest that the tale was one of sorrow or fear, pushing the limits of his emotional capacity. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the deep connection between humans and their pets, as well as the power of media to evoke strong emotions. Bonzo's reaction to the bedtime story on the radio is a testament to the enduring appeal of storytelling, and the way it can touch the hearts and minds of all creatures, no matter how different they may be.
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