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Caught in a shower
Caught in a shower. Illustration shows an intoxicated man, fully dressed, sitting in a bathtub with the shower raining water down upon him; in his drunken state he has mistaken the bathtub for a motorboat. A seltzer bottle and an overturned bottle of liquor are on the floor at the end of the bathtub. Visible through an open door is a beach with dock, and a sailboat offshore. Date 1913 September 3
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Caught in a Shower: A Hilarious Mishap from the Past This delightful illustration, published in a September 1913 issue of Puck magazine, captures the lighthearted and often misunderstood nature of intoxication. The scene depicts an intoxicated man, fully clothed and with a look of surprise on his face, as he sits in a bathtub with the shower raining water down upon him. In his drunken state, he has mistaken the bathtub for a motorboat, complete with a seltzer bottle as his makeshift steering wheel and an overturned bottle of liquor at his side. Through an open door, we catch a glimpse of a serene beach scene with a dock and a sailboat offshore, providing a stark contrast to the chaotic scene inside the bathroom. The man's blunder is a reminder that even in our most inebriated moments, we can find humor in the unexpected twists and turns of life. This charming cartoon, created over a century ago, continues to resonate with audiences today as a testament to the enduring power of laughter and the human spirit. The illustration is a captivating snapshot of a bygone era and a reminder that sometimes, the best moments in life are the ones we never planned for.
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