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Satirical cartoon, An Appropriate Text
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Satirical cartoon, An Appropriate Text
Satirical cartoon, An Appropriate Text!, showing a street preacher preaching to four bored-looking people while a large crowd watches the launch of the Charles Green balloon. The text chosen for the sermon is What came ye out for to see?
1830
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1830 1830s Ballooning Bored Boredom Interest Preacher Preaching Satire Satirical Sermon Spectators Watching
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An Appropriate Text - A Satirical Take on the 1830s Fascination with Ballooning and the Unchanging Nature of Human Interest
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In this satirical cartoon from the 1830s, titled "An Appropriate Text," a street preacher stands before a small group of bored-looking onlookers, delivering a sermon with the text "What came ye out for to see?" written on a sign. Behind him, a large crowd gathers, transfixed by the launch of a hot air balloon piloted by Charles Green. The preacher's message, however, seems to fall on deaf ears as the spectators' eyes are glued to the sky. The cartoon cleverly highlights the human tendency to be easily distracted by novelty and spectacle, even during a religious gathering. The preacher's question, which is taken from the Bible, is meant to remind the crowd of the reason for their presence - to hear the word of God. Instead, they have been drawn away by the excitement of the balloon launch. The cartoon also reflects the growing fascination with transportation and ballooning during the 1830s. Hot air ballooning had become a popular pastime for the wealthy and curious, and public launches were often attended by large crowds. The image of Charles Green, a well-known balloonist of the time, adds to the satirical commentary, as the cartoonist pokes fun at the preacher's inability to capture the crowd's attention in the face of such a spectacle. Overall, "An Appropriate Text" is a humorous and insightful commentary on human nature and the allure of novelty, set against the backdrop of the early days of transportation and ballooning. The cartoon, created by an unknown artist, is a reminder of the enduring power of satire to both entertain and provoke thought. This satirical print is part of the extensive collection of the National Aerospace Library at the Royal Aeronautical Society, and is available for viewing and research through Mary Evans Prints Online.
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