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Comic postcard, drunkard on wrong train - speak to the driver! Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, drunkard on wrong train - speak to the driver! Date: 20th century
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Blackpool Check Checking Compartment Destination Donald Driver Drunk Drunkard Guard Mcgill Nose Southend Speak Ticket Wrong
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Hic! Blimey, I say, this is a pickle! I seem to have found myself on the wrong train, bound for Blackpool instead of Southend. Oh, bother! I do hope the guard doesn't spot my red nose and mistake me for a drunken hooligan. Better yet, perhaps I should speak to the driver and explain my predicament. "Excuse me, good man, I believe I've made a ghastly error. I meant to be heading to Southend, not Blackpool. Could you kindly put me off at the next stop, please? I assure you, I'm not a regular on the rails, just a bit of a mix-up. I'll be on my way, off to my intended destination, with a good ticking off from my wife to keep me in line. Cheers!" This delightful comic postcard from the 20th century, featuring a tipsy gentleman on a train, is a humorous reminder of the unexpected twists and turns life can take. The man, with a rosy red nose and a bewildered expression, is caught in a moment of confusion as he realizes his mistake. The train driver, dressed in his uniform, looks amused and ready to lend a hand. This charming image, reminiscent of the classic British humor of Donald McGill, is a fun and lighthearted addition to any collection. Whether displayed in a cozy home or given as a thoughtful gift, this postcard is sure to bring a smile to the face of any recipient.
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