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Cartoon, Things not to do in wartime, WW1
Cartoon, Things not to do in wartime. A man says that if planes fly over his house again tonight, he won t be looking out of the window. Why, did you get bombed? No, I got a stiff neck. Date: 1917
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Things Not to Do in Wartime: A Man's Desperate Plea for Rest (Cartoon, 1917). In this humorous cartoon from 1917, a man sits in a chair with a pillow supporting his neck, lamenting the inconvenience caused by the constant flyovers of military planes. "Why, did you get bombed?" a curious onlooker asks. "No, I got a stiff neck," the man replies. This lighthearted comic strip serves as a reminder of the everyday hardships endured by civilians during wartime. The First World War, also known as the Great War, began in 1914 and lasted until 1918. This event marked a significant turning point in world history, with the majority of the fighting taking place in Europe, primarily in France. The French people, like this man in the cartoon, faced numerous challenges and restrictions during the war. Planes were a relatively new technology during this time, and their frequent flyovers were a common occurrence, often causing disruptions and even injuries. The cartoonist's use of humor to highlight the man's predicament offers a glimpse into the resilience and adaptability of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Despite the forbidden nature of looking out of the window during an air raid, the man's stiff neck forces him to break the restriction, showcasing the human tendency to prioritize personal comfort and wellbeing, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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