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Comic postcard, water passed by Borough Surveyor, WW2 Date: circa 1940s
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Comic postcard, water passed by Borough Surveyor, WW2 Date: circa 1940s
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Aged Borough Chat Chatting Council Donald Double Entendre Malapropism Mcgill Meaning Misunderstanding Notice Restrictions Supply Surveyor Workman Workmen
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A Light-Hearted Moment Amidst the Wartime Water Woes: A Comic Postcard from the 1940s Amidst the somber backdrop of World War II, the British spirit of humor and resilience shines through in this charming comic postcard from the 1940s. The scene depicts a middle-aged Borough Surveyor, donning a serious expression and carrying a clipboard, as he scrutinizes a notice on a wall. A group of women, clad in wartime fashion, chat animatedly nearby, seemingly oblivious to the surveyor's presence. A workman, with a puzzled expression, approaches the scene, carrying a bucket of water. He appears to have misunderstood the notice, which reads, "Water Passed by Borough Surveyor." Believing it to be a water supply restriction, he has come to collect water from the surveyor's inspection. The women, in on the joke, find the situation ripe for laughter, as the surveyor and workman exchange quizzical glances. This humorous vignette, reminiscent of Malapropisms and Double Entendres, offers a delightful glimpse into the everyday life and camaraderie of the British people during the 1940s. The image, with its clever wordplay and light-hearted humor, serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit and resourcefulness that carried the nation through the challenges of wartime.
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