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The Water Crawl Widgeon by Heath Robinson
The " Water Crawl" Widgeon - bluffing device on the Norfolk jungle. Another mind-boggling idea from the inventive mind of William Heath Robinson, part of a series of illustrations entitled Very Patent Aides to Sport in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News. Swimmers with decoy fake ducks on their heads fool some unsuspecting water fowl. Date: 1928
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Aides Amusing Catching Comedy Convoluted Crawl Decoy Device Dramatic Duck Ducks Fool Fowl Heath Idea Inventions Inventive Jungle News Norfolk Patent Robinson Silly Sporting Swimmers Swimming Widgeon 1928
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1. Title: "The Water Crawl Widgeon: A Hilarious Bluffing Device from Heath Robinson's Norfolk Jungle" Step into the whimsical world of British illustrator William Heath Robinson, as we explore the amusing and convoluted invention featured in his 1928 illustration titled "The Water Crawl Widgeon." This playful image, part of the "Very Patent Aides to Sport" series published in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, showcases a group of swimmers employing an ingenious yet absurd decoy to catch unsuspecting water fowl. Heath Robinson's illustration, filled with humor and wit, depicts swimmers donning fake ducks atop their heads as they wade through the Norfolk jungle. The swimmers, with their comically oversized decoy ducks, blend in seamlessly with their surroundings, creating an illusion that is sure to fool even the most discerning water fowl. The Water Crawl Widgeon is a testament to Heath Robinson's inventive mind and his ability to create mind-boggling ideas that defy logic and common sense. This humorous illustration, with its silly and convoluted design, continues to captivate audiences and inspire laughter, more than 90 years after its initial publication. The Water Crawl Widgeon is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the historical context of the time while also showcasing the timeless appeal of a good laugh. So, let us marvel at the absurdity of this bluffing device and the ingenious minds that brought it to life.
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