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Comic postcard, Man hit by football Date: early 20th century
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Comic postcard, Man hit by football Date: early 20th century
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Ball Double Entendre Football Match Meaning Saturday Shooting Stars Straight Struck Verbal
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A classic comedic postcard from the early 20th century, this image captures the unexpected moment of a man being hit by a flying football during a lively football match. The man, with a surprised expression on his face, is shown with his arms outstretched as if in self-defense, while the source of the impact, a mischievous-looking boy, grins from the sidelines, holding the ball aloft in triumph. The title of the postcard, "Straight Shooting Stars," adds an extra layer of humor with its double meaning. The term "straight shooting" can refer to both the boy's accurate throw and the man's honest reaction, while "stars" could be a reference to the man's momentary fame as the day's most amusing victim. This humorous postcard is a delightful reminder of the lighthearted spirit of Edwardian Britain and the simple joys of a Saturday afternoon spent at the football match.
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