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Joe the chimp enjoys a well earned cigarette at Chester Zoo 1955
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Joe the chimp enjoys a well earned cigarette at Chester Zoo 1955
Manchester Mirror
mirrorpix
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
GL*791350
Media ID 21519447
© Mirrorpix
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the year 1955 at Chester Zoo, where an unusual and bizarre sight unfolds. Meet Joe the chimp, a mischievous primate who seems to have developed quite a peculiar habit - smoking cigarettes! As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we can't help but be both amazed and perplexed by what our eyes behold. Joe the chimp sits comfortably on a wooden bench, his posture mirroring that of a sophisticated gentleman enjoying a well-earned break. With one hand casually resting on his knee and the other holding up his prized cigarette between two fingers, he exudes an air of nonchalant confidence. The plumes of smoke gracefully wafting from his mouth create an almost surreal atmosphere around him. This image offers us a glimpse into the past when societal norms were vastly different. It reminds us how perceptions about animals' rights and welfare have evolved over time. While today such behavior would rightly raise concerns for animal welfare advocates, it serves as a fascinating testament to our ever-evolving understanding of these incredible creatures. As we delve deeper into this photograph's context within 1950s society, it becomes clear that Joe's affinity for smoking was likely influenced by human interaction during those times. Nevertheless, let us marvel at this extraordinary moment captured by Manchester Mirror; an image that sparks curiosity and invites contemplation about our relationship with animals throughout history.
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