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Frightfulness - WW1 humorous dog postcard
The Pup: - Guess that old Shoe knows what " Frightfulness" is! A comic postcard from the Great War era showing a puppy contemplating a slipper he has just destroyed. The word frightfulness was often applied to the enemy Germans and their alleged barbaric behaviour. Date: 1916
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- A Playful Puppy's Interpretation of the Great War's Horrors: A Humorous Postcard from 1916 This charming postcard, titled "Frightfulness - A Pup Guesses," is a delightful and humorous depiction of a World War I era pup contemplating the destruction he has wrought on an old slipper. The image, though seemingly innocuous, carries a deeper meaning rooted in the historical context of the time. The year was 1916, and the First World War was raging across Europe. The term "frightfulness" was often used to describe the enemy Germans and their alleged barbaric behavior. This comic postcard cleverly employs a pun to bring a lighthearted perspective to the grim reality of the war. The pup in the image sits before an old slipper, its mouth and paws stained with the remnants of the destroyed shoe. The caption reads, "Guess that old Shoe knows what 'Frightfulness' is!" The play on words here is both amusing and thought-provoking. The pup's destruction of the slipper can be seen as a reflection of the devastation and chaos that the war was causing. Despite the dark undertones, the postcard remains a testament to the human spirit's ability to find humor and joy even in the most trying of times. The image of a mischievous pup and its damaged slipper serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a sense of humor and finding lightness in the face of adversity. This postcard, with its historical significance and enduring charm, is a must-have for any World War I history buff or collector of vintage postcards. It offers a unique and humorous perspective on a time in history that continues to fascinate and inspire us today.
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