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Comic postcard, Man at football match Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Man at football match Date: 20th century
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Aged Annoyed Bowler Dropping Football Match Mess Pitch Spectators Wimp Wimpish Droppings
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A Hilarious Scene from the 20th Century Football Match: A Middle-Aged Man in a Bowler Hat! This comic postcard captures the fun and frustration of being a football spectator in the 20th century. The image shows a middle-aged man, dressed in a smart bowler hat and tweed jacket, sitting amongst a sea of other men, all intently focused on the football match unfolding before them. But this man's attention is not on the game – instead, he's fixated on a group of birds perched on the fence behind him. As the birds fly overhead, dropping their droppings onto the unsuspecting heads of the spectators below, our wimpish hero covers his head with his hat, looking both annoyed and amused. The other men around him are equally unamused, grumbling and cursing under their breath as they get drenched in bird mess. This humorous scene perfectly encapsulates the unpredictable nature of football matches and the unexpected challenges that come with being a spectator. Despite the mess, the man's expression suggests a sense of enjoyment and camaraderie with his fellow fans. The comic postcard is a delightful reminder of the fun and laughter that can be found even in the most unexpected moments of a football match.
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