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Cartoon, A dry telegram, WW1
Cartoon, A dry telegram, showing a chef (a spy) writing to his boss, that after eight days the boxes of rubbish have contained nothing of diplomatic interest. Date: 1915
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A Dry Telegram - The Unproductive Spy Chef in the Trenches of WWI (1915) Amidst the chaos and intensity of the First World War, the clandestine world of espionage continued to operate in the shadows. In this satirical cartoon from 1915, a bald, balding chef, dressed in an apron and holding a quill pen, sits in a dimly lit kitchen. With a frown on his face, he meticulously writes a telegram to his boss, a stern-looking man with a monocle, who stands behind him with a copper pan and a plate in hand. The chef's message reads, "Have been at it eight days. Boxes of 'rubbish' have contained nothing of diplomatic interest. Vegetables and fish still fresh." The scene is a clever play on words, as the term "rubbish" can be interpreted as both worthless information and household waste. The chef, who is supposed to be gathering intelligence, has instead been sorting through crates of vegetables and fish. The use of a telegram, a common means of communication during wartime, adds to the humor and irony of the situation. This cartoon serves as a reminder of the challenges and absurdities of wartime espionage, as well as the importance of maintaining a sense of humor in the face of adversity. The image also highlights the mundane and unexpected aspects of spy work, as even the most unlikely professions, such as cooking, could be enlisted in the service of the war effort.
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