Complaining Collection
"Expressing Frustration: From Slow Coaches to Duck Sellers, the Art of Complaining" In a whimsical illustration by Edmund Dulac
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"Expressing Frustration: From Slow Coaches to Duck Sellers, the Art of Complaining" In a whimsical illustration by Edmund Dulac, a slow coach and an infuriated passenger come face-to-face. The passenger exclaims, "I have hardly closed my eyes the whole night. Heaven knows what was in the bed. I seemed to be lying upon some hard thing, and my whole body is black and blue this morning, and is terrible. " This scene captures the essence - venting frustrations about discomforts experienced. Moving on from fairy tales to Georgian cartoons, we encounter a man accompanied by his daughter at a barber shop. With dissatisfaction written all over their faces, they complain about their haircuts or perhaps the lack thereof. A classic example of how even mundane experiences can trigger complaints. Shifting gears to Clapham in London, our attention is drawn towards high-rise tower blocks adorned with banners. These banners serve as platforms for residents' grievances against various issues plaguing their community - noise pollution, inadequate facilities or skyrocketing rents. Complaints become collective voices demanding change. Stepping back in time to 1830s trade streets brings us face-to-face with a duck seller surrounded by birds in cages. As he tries to make ends meet through his trade, one wonders if he ever complains about low sales or tough competition amidst bustling streets filled with traders vying for attention. A glimpse into Jacob Rees-Mogg's childhood reveals that even politicians were not immune to complaining as youngsters. A picture shows young Jacob Rees-Mogg wearing an expression of discontentment - perhaps dissatisfied with something trivial like having his ice cream melt too quickly on a sunny day. The artistry of H. M Bateman takes us on another amusing journey where an epicure detects a minnow instead of expected delicacies during his mealtime indulgence. His exaggerated reaction showcases how even minor disappointments can lead to complaints, especially when it comes to matters of taste and pleasure.