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The Novice Who Ticked Off The Bridge Expert by H M Bateman
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The Novice Who Ticked Off The Bridge Expert by H M Bateman
The Novice Who Ticked Off The local Bridge Expert by H M Bateman. This illustration shows a man who is so unused to being contradicted that his monocle has fallen from his eye, he has dropped his drink and his face has gone completely white.The young man is obviously confident and cocky, and what he is saying has caused the fellows in the background to smirk and show shock. They would never have said such a thing. Date: 1925
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Caused Completely Confident Dropped Expert Fallen Fellows Monocle Smirk Unused 1925 Cocky
In this classic 1925 illustration by H.M. Bateman, titled
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The Novice Who Ticked Off The Bridge Expert," we find ourselves in the midst of a heated moment at a bridge table. The young man in the foreground, with a smug expression and a monocle perched precariously on his nose, has just made a bold and unconventional move in the card game. The local bridge expert, an elderly gentleman with a stern expression and a monocle that has now fallen from his eye, can hardly believe what he's hearing. The young man's confidence and cockiness have left the other players in the background in a state of shock and amusement. One fellow covers his mouth to hide his laughter, while another leans back in his chair, a smirk playing at the corners of his lips. The expert's reaction is priceless - his face has gone completely white, his drink has been knocked over, and he looks as if he's about to explode. Bridge was a popular pastime in the 1920s, and Bateman's illustrations often poked fun at the game's rules and etiquette. In this image, the novice's audacity has caused quite a stir, and the expert's reaction is a reminder that even the most seasoned players can be thrown off balance by a bold move. The illustration is a testament to the enduring appeal of bridge and the human tendency to take ourselves a little too seriously." This illustration is a charming and humorous depiction of a bridge game gone awry, and it's a great reminder of the lighter side of a popular pastime. The expert's reaction is a classic example of the human response to being contradicted, and it's sure to bring a smile to the face of any bridge player or observer. The illustration is dated 1925, and it's a wonderful piece of social history that captures the spirit of the times.
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