The Professional Instinct Again, by Bairnsfather
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The Professional Instinct Again, by Bairnsfather
The Professional Instinct Again Keeping His Hand In Private Smith, the company bomber (formerly " Shinio", the popular juggler), frequently causes considerable anxiety to his platoon A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander Date: 1915
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The Professional Instinct Again: A Moment of Reprieve in the Chaos of the Western Front In this poignant and humorous cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, titled "The Professional Instinct Again," we find Private Smith, a former juggler named "Shinio" in civilian life, taking a brief respite from the horrors of trench warfare during World War I. The scene is set in a muddy trench, where the weary soldiers huddle together, seeking shelter from the relentless rain and the constant threat of enemy fire. At the center of the image, Private Smith is seen practicing his juggling act, his professional instincts taking over as he skillfully keeps three balls in the air. His comrades watch with a mixture of amusement and relief, their faces etched with the lines of exhaustion and worry that come from living in the midst of war. The juggling act serves as a momentary distraction from the harsh realities of the battlefield, a reminder of the normalcy and simplicity of civilian life that seems so far away. Bairnsfather's cartoon, published in The Bystander in 1915, offers a glimpse into the daily life of soldiers during the First World War. Through his clever use of humor and observation, Bairnsfather captures the essence of the soldier's experience, highlighting both the camaraderie and the hardships that came with serving in the trenches. This image, with its poignant blend of humor and pathos, remains a powerful reminder of the human spirit's ability to find joy and respite even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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