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WW1 - Comic Postcard - K-Nut in a tuxedo
WW1 - Before conscription into the army was introduced, a certain class of young men existed, for whom everything was " too much bally trouble" or " too much fag." They were the " Nuts" or " K-Nuts". Some artists in their comic postcard illustrations attempted to persuade these young men to do their duty and join the army or just ridiculed them as in this instance. Date: 1914
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Comedy Complaint Conscription Dodger Draft Greeting Lazy Nuts Ragtime Ridicule Stereotype Tango Trouble Tuxedo Bally Dismissive Dodgers Sneering
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This charming comic postcard from 1914 pokes fun at the 'K-Nuts' or 'Nuts,' a term used to describe young men of a certain class who were considered lazy or dismissive towards the impending war and the responsibility of serving their country. With the introduction of conscription yet to come, these young gentlemen found various ways to avoid the draft, deeming it all 'too much bally trouble' or 'too much fag.' The image on this postcard features a young man in a tuxedo and top hat, adopting a sneering and dismissive attitude as he listens to the ragtime music and tango being played by a jazz band. The caption reads, 'K-Nut in a Tuxedo,' further emphasizing the stereotype of these young men as privileged and apathetic towards the seriousness of the situation. Artists like the one who created this postcard attempted to persuade these young men to do their duty and join the army or simply ridiculed them, as seen here. The use of humor and comedy in this postcard reflects the cultural norms of the time, and serves as a reminder of the complex social dynamics that existed before the widespread implementation of conscription. This historic comic postcard offers a unique insight into the attitudes and behaviors of young men during the early stages of World War I, and is a fascinating glimpse into the past.
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