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Humorous Pharmacy postcard
Young Boy: " Gimme three-pennorth of pills. Chemist: " Anti-bilious?" Young Boy: " No Sir - Fathers bilious!" Date: 1905
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Anti Aunty Chemist Chemists Confusing Confusion Counter Joke Jokes Jolly Kindly Pharmacy Pills Punning Purchasing Shopkeeper Shopping Silly Wordplay Words
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1. Title: A Humorous Exchange at the Pharmacy Counter: A Young Boy's Playful Wordplay, 1905 This charming and humorous photograph captures a delightful moment between a young boy and a kindly chemist at a pharmacy counter in the early 1900s. The scene is filled with playful wordplay and puns, showcasing the wit and humor of the time. The young boy, with a mischievous grin on his face, approaches the counter and asks for "three-pennorth of pills." The chemist, with a puzzled expression, asks, "Anti-bilious?" The boy, in a playful response, corrects the chemist, "No Sir - Father's bilious!" The word "bilious" was commonly used in the early 1900s to describe someone who was feeling irritable or having digestive problems. The boy's pun, using the word in reference to his father instead of himself, adds an extra layer of humor to the situation. The chemist, with a jolly laugh, seems to appreciate the boy's quick wit and kindly hands over the pills. In the background, a curious dog peeks in at the interaction, adding to the jolly atmosphere of the scene. This photograph is a lovely reminder of the playful and humorous exchanges that could occur in everyday life, even at the local pharmacy. It also provides a glimpse into the historical use of wordplay and puns, which continue to be a source of amusement and entertainment today.
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