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Comic postcard, Cockerel and hen. There goes that gay Mr Doolittle! Hes absolutely ruining the egg market!! Date: 20th century
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Title: "That Scandalous Mr. Doolittle!: The Cockerel Who Turned the Farmyard Upside Down!" Once upon a time in the quaint, humorous world of British comic postcards, there lived an unconventional cockerel named Mr. Doolittle. This mischievous rooster, with a twinkle in his eye and a feather ruffling up his crest, was the talk of the farmyard. The hen population, however, was less amused. In this delightful 20th-century postcard from the Mary Evans Picture Library, we find Mr. Doolittle strutting around, flirting with the hens, causing quite the commotion. The caption reads, "There goes that gay Mr. Doolittle! He's absolutely ruining the egg market!!". The use of the word "gay" in this context is a humorous reference to Mr. Doolittle's flamboyant behavior and not related to modern-day LGBTQ+ identities. Mr. Doolittle, with his flair for the dramatic, had turned the farmyard into a scene of chaos. The hens, once focused on their egg-laying duties, were now more preoccupied with the antics of their charming, yet disruptive rooster. The farm's egg production was in jeopardy, and the farmers were left scratching their heads, wondering how to deal with this feathered charmer. This comical postcard, featuring the illustrative work of an unknown artist, is a testament to the lighthearted humor of the 20th century. It reminds us of a simpler time when a little mischief from a cockerel could bring joy and laughter to our day. So, let us raise a glass to Mr. Doolittle, the gay rooster who, despite causing a stir, managed to add a touch of fun to farm life. Image Source: Mary Evans Picture Library, Ref: MEV012113
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