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Origin Species, CH Bennett, Fool - donkey
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Origin Species, CH Bennett, Fool - donkey
What makes your ears so long ?. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of a fool, from a dead goose, via a donkey. Whilst making a complete ass of himself, too earnestly engaged in listening to his own voice to think of anyone else, the fools ears grow and before long has evolved into a donkey. At the point of crying out he-haw, his head flys off from his body in the form of a goose, that quickly dies to the ground. The donkeys body evolves in turn into a barrel of beer, a night cap, and fire extinguisher. The fate of foolish creatures who talk at length of what they know little about
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This intriguing photograph print, titled "Origin Species: CH Bennett's Satire on Darwin's 'Origin of Species' - Fool: Donkey (What makes your ears so long?)", offers a whimsical take on the theory of evolution as proposed by Charles Darwin in the 1860s. The image depicts a foolish figure, ears growing longer and longer as he becomes increasingly engrossed in his own voice, oblivious to the world around him. As the fool's ears reach absurd lengths, he transforms into a donkey. In this satirical representation, the donkey's evolution is not a result of natural selection or survival of the fittest, but rather a consequence of the fool's own self-absorption and ignorance. The donkey's body continues to evolve, taking the form of a barrel of beer, a nightcap, and a fire extinguisher. The image is a clever commentary on the dangers of talking at length about topics one knows little about. The fool's transformation into a donkey and the subsequent objects serves as a reminder of the importance of humility and knowledge in understanding the natural world. This unique and thought-provoking print, created in the late 1800s, is a testament to the power of satire as a means of engaging with complex ideas and challenging conventional wisdom. It is a fascinating addition to any collection of historical, weird, and satirical art, and a must-see for anyone interested in the history of evolutionary theory or the history of satire.
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