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Comic German postcard -- health spa toilets all engaged
Comic German postcard by Franz Whonpfeng -- desperate, overweight men discover that all the toilets at the health spa are engaged. Date: 1909
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Access Attendant Desperate Detox Engaged Franz Health Obese Overweight Purge Running Toilet Toilets
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This charming and humorous Comic German postcard, created by Franz Whonpfeng in 1909, depicts a scene of desperation and urgency at a health spa. The image shows a line of overweight and obese men, each with a look of panic on their faces, gathered outside the doors of a small, cramped bathroom. The caption above the scene reads, "Purge und Run!" or "Purge and Run!" in English, hinting at the urgency for relief from an apparent digestive issue. The men, some with their shirts off, are frantically trying to access the bathroom, as all the toilets appear to be engaged. A few men are even attempting to squeeze in through the small window, while another man is seen peeking inside, hoping to catch a glimpse of an available toilet. In the background, a woman with a stern expression and a long whistle is seen standing by the door, acting as the bathroom attendant. This comical postcard provides a glimpse into the daily life and struggles of people during the early 1900s. The image pokes fun at the common issue of long lines for bathrooms and the desperation that comes with it, especially in public places like health spas. The use of humor and exaggerated body types adds to the overall appeal and makes this postcard a delightful addition to any collection of historical ephemera or comic art.
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