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Comic postcard, Baked beans for dinner again Date: circa 1940s
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Comic postcard, Baked beans for dinner again Date: circa 1940s
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Baked Beans Bottle Dinner Donald Double Entendre Gale Mcgill Meal Meaning Radio Verbal Warning Wind Windy Haricot
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Baked Beans for Dinner Again: A Delightful Dilemma of the 1940s Homefront! Step back in time with this charming comic postcard from the 1940s, titled "Baked Beans for Dinner Again." The image captures a cheerful, mustachioed man, donning an apron and a puzzled expression as he gazes at a table laden with tins of haricot beans. The scene is set in a cozy, cluttered British kitchen, where the warmth of the radio emanates from the corner, adding to the homely atmosphere. The man's dejected face and the title of the postcard hint at a recurring theme in his household – baked beans for dinner. But, as we delve deeper into the humor of the situation, the double entendre comes to light. The gale-warning weather outside, indicated by the wind blowing through the man's hair and the curtains, adds another layer to the comic relief. The man's friends, symbolized by the two smiling faces peering in from the window, seem to find the situation amusing. The use of the word 'double' in the title further emphasizes the playful nature of the comic, as the man's predicament is both literal and figurative. This delightful piece of comic art, created by the renowned British illustrator Donald McGill, is a testament to the resilient spirit of the people during the 1940s. Despite the monotonous nature of their meals, they found joy and humor in the everyday, making this postcard a cherished piece of nostalgia and a reminder of a simpler time.
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