Cartoon on Laziness
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Cartoon on Laziness
" Whats that! You ve got the sack at the Munition Works! - What for?" " I Dunno - I never done nothing!" Date: circa 1915
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Employment Hard Hopeless Husband Labourer Laid Laziness Lazy Munitions Pipe Sacked Unemployed Upside Jobless Ww 1
EDITORS COMMENTS
Whats that! You've got the sack at the Munition Works! - What for?", exclaims a disbelieving and bewildered husband as he looks down at his unemployed wife, who nonchalantly replies, "I Dunno - I never done nothing!" This poignant and humorous cartoon, dated circa 1915, captures the desperation and frustration of the unemployed during the early days of World War I. The First World War brought about a significant shift in the labor market, with the demand for munitions leading to a surge in employment opportunities in factories. However, the rapid expansion of these industries also resulted in a high turnover rate, with workers being laid off just as quickly as they were hired. In this image, the husband's shock and dismay at his wife's unexpected unemployment is palpable, as he struggles to comprehend how she could have lost her job without any apparent reason. The wife, on the other hand, seems unfazed by the situation, lounging in a chair with a pipe in hand, seemingly unfazed by the prospect of being jobless. The cartoon serves as a reminder of the harsh realities of unemployment during wartime, and the struggles faced by families who were unable to make ends meet. The image also highlights the prevalence of laziness and hopelessness in the face of adversity, with the wife's nonchalant attitude towards her unemployment contrasting sharply with the husband's sense of urgency and concern. Overall, this cartoon provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and economic challenges of the early 20th century, and serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination required to weather the storms of history.
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