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Coming to the Point by Bruce Bairnsfather
Coming to the Point " Lets ave this pin of yours a minute. I ll soon ave these winkles out of ere" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander Date: 1916
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Bairnsfather Bayonet Bayonets Bruce Bunker Bunkers Trench Trenches
Coming to the Point
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is a classic and iconic World War I cartoon by renowned British satirical artist, Captain Bruce Bairnsfather. Originally published in The Bystander on December 1, 1916, this cartoon captures the raw and humorous realities of trench warfare during the Great War. In the image, we see two soldiers huddled in a muddy, makeshift bunker, their faces etched with exhaustion and weariness. One soldier, with a determined look in his eyes, is holding up a bayonet, while the other, with a resigned expression, is holding up a pin with a winkle (a type of small, edible mollusk) attached. The caption reads, "Let's have this pin of yours a minute. I'll soon have these winkles out of here." Despite the grim and dangerous conditions of the trenches, Bairnsfather's cartoon manages to infuse a sense of humor into the situation. The soldiers' banter about winkles, a common food source during the war, serves as a reminder of the human spirit's ability to find levity even in the most challenging circumstances. The use of a bayonet as a makeshift tool to remove the winkles from their shells also highlights the soldiers' resourcefulness and ingenuity in the face of scarcity. The image is a poignant reminder of the daily struggles and hardships faced by soldiers during the First World War. Bairnsfather's "Coming to the Point" is not only a historical document of the war but also a testament to the enduring power of humor and the human spirit. It continues to resonate with audiences today, offering a unique perspective on a significant period in world history.
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