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A Little Disinfectant by H. M. Bateman
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A Little Disinfectant by H. M. Bateman
A speaker on a soap box, clearly with Communist leanings given the red flag, is sprayed by disinfectant, much to the delight of an assembled crowd. Date: 1932
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A Little Disinfectant
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is a humorous and satirical cartoon by British artist H.M. Bateman, published in 1932. The image captures a lively scene of a speaker, identified by the red flag he holds and the communist insignia on his hat, addressing an enthusiastic crowd from atop a soap box. The speaker's fiery rhetoric seems to have ignited more than just the crowd's passion, as a man in the front row aims a large disinfectant spray can at the orator, ready to give him a good squirt. The speaker's surprised expression and the delighted cheers from the crowd suggest that this unexpected interruption is seen as a positive development. Bateman's cartoon masterfully employs humor to comment on the political climate of the time, with the use of the soap box and disinfectant adding an amusing twist to the theme of political discourse and ideological conflict. The cartoon's title, "A Little Disinfectant," implies that the speaker's extreme views may be seen as a contagion that needs to be cleansed away, further emphasizing the satirical intent. Overall, this cartoon is a testament to Bateman's ability to use humor to engage with contemporary issues and provoke thought. Date: 1932 Artist: H.M. Bateman (Henry Mayo Bateman) Title: A Little Disinfectant Medium: Print Description: A speaker with communist leanings is sprayed with disinfectant by an audience member, to the delight of the crowd. Keywords: cartoon, cartoons, humour, humorous, funny, amusing, communists, soap, box, speaker, speakers, politics, left, wing, red, army, flag, communism, squirt, squirting.
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