GOIN TO SWIM CHANNEL

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GOIN TO SWIM CHANNEL

I WAS GOIN TO SWIM THE CHANNEL, BUT ITS TOO COMMON NOW ! Date: 1928

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Channel Common Goin Postcards Swim 1928

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Going to Swim the Channel: I Was Going to Swim the Channel, But It's Too Common Now! (1928) This charming vintage postcard, dated 1928, features a humorous take on the popular feat of swimming the English Channel. The image shows a determined swimmer, dressed in a cap and goggles, standing at the water's edge with a look of determination on his face. However, instead of jumping into the water, he is holding a sign that reads, "I Was Going to Swim the Channel, But It's Too Common Now!" The comic relief in this postcard is a nod to the growing popularity of swimming the English Channel. In the early 1900s, swimming the Channel was considered an impressive and daring achievement. The first documented swim was completed by Matthew Webb in 1875, and it wasn't until the late 1800s and early 1900s that the Channel Swimming Association was formed to record and regulate swims. By the 1920s, however, the Channel had become a more common feat, with many people attempting the swim. This postcard pokes fun at the idea that swimming the Channel was no longer a unique accomplishment. The postcard's design is typical of the era, with a simple yet eye-catching illustration and a brief, humorous caption. It would have been the perfect souvenir for someone to send to friends and family back home, sharing a laugh about the popular yet challenging feat of swimming the English Channel. This postcard is a delightful reminder of the history and humor surrounding the English Channel swim, and it is a testament to the enduring appeal of this iconic feat of endurance.

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