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Comic postcard, Steward and sick man on board ship
Comic postcard, Steward and sick man on board ship Date: 20th century
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Blanket Bowl Bring Cruise Deck Donald Double Entendre Illness Mcgill Meaning Seasick Seasickness Sick Sickness Steward Unhappy Verbal Vomit
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Title: "A Dose of Sea and Sympathy" - A Humorous Comic Postcard from the 20th Century This delightfully humorous comic postcard, titled "A Dose of Sea and Sympathy," depicts a scene on board a ship during a rough sea voyage. The image features two men in sailor hats and red jackets, one of whom is seated on the deck, looking quite ill and miserable, while the other, a steward, brings him a large, double-meaning bowl. The sick man, with a blanket around his shoulders and a pained expression on his face, holds his head in agony, suggesting that he is suffering from severe seasickness. The steward, with a knowing smirk on his face, carries a large bowl that appears to be filled with a questionable substance. The caption above the scene reads, "Bringing up the Rear," adding to the comedic tone of the image. The double entendre in this comic postcard is both amusing and clever. On one hand, the phrase "bringing up the rear" can be interpreted as the steward bringing the sick man the bowl to help him vomit. On the other hand, it can also be taken as a reference to the steward being the one to follow behind, taking care of the sick man and bringing him comfort. This charming comic postcard, reminiscent of the classic British humor of Donald McGill, is a fun and lighthearted reminder of the ups and downs of holiday travel by sea. Whether you're laughing at the humorous situation or sympathizing with the sick man, this postcard is sure to bring a smile to your face.
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