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Cartoon, How to get hold of some plonk, WW1
Cartoon, How Herbinet used System D to get hold of some plonk. Showing how a soldier gradually extracts wine from a large barrel in a stable. Date: 1916
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Baionnette Barrel Bucket Candle Colleagues Coping Donkey Extract Extracting Fill Filling Managing Shock Shocked Stable Stall Steal Stealing System Tapping Theft Thief Thieves Trick Trickery Wine
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This cartoon, titled "How to get hold of some plonk: The Case of Herbinet" from 1916, offers a humorous insight into the creative ways soldiers coped with the challenges of life during World War I. The scene unfolds in a dimly lit stable, where a French soldier, dressed in a blue uniform, is shown attempting to extract wine from a large barrel using a makeshift tap and a bucket. The soldier's colleagues, equally shocked and amused, look on as he works diligently, filling the bucket with the precious liquid. The soldier, known as Herbinet, is employing a clever trick, or "System D," to get hold of some "plonk," a colloquial term for wine, during wartime. The stable, with its large barrels and donkey, adds to the rustic setting, while the flickering candlelight casts an intriguing glow over the scene. The women, who are equally surprised by the soldier's resourcefulness, are shown in the background, their expressions a mix of shock and admiration. This historical cartoon not only highlights the ingenuity and camaraderie of soldiers during wartime but also offers a glimpse into the daily struggles and coping mechanisms of those living through the tumultuous events of the First World War.
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