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Comic postcard, Woman on the phone - reducing diet Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Woman on the phone - reducing diet Date: 20th century
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Aged Angry Annoyed Communication Diet Dieting Doctor Donald Knickers Losing Loss Mcgill Mishearing Mistake Misunderstanding Phone Plump Reduced Reducing Seduced Slimming Stockings Suspenders Telephone Verbal Vest Weight Misheard
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- A humorous 20th-century comic postcard depicting a plump, middle-aged woman, her face contorted in frustration as she holds a telephone to her ear. The caption above her reads, "Reducing Diet - Doctor says 'Take off vest, knickers and suspenders, lie on table'." Below, the confused expression on her face is mirrored by the man on the other end of the line, who is heard saying, "Say again, I thought you said 'seduce me, Angry?'" This comical postcard, created by the renowned British satirical artist Donald McGill, cleverly plays on the common misconception that occurs when people misunderstand each other over the telephone. The woman, in her quest to follow her doctor's advice for a 'reducing diet,' mistakenly believes she must remove her undergarments and lie on a table. Meanwhile, the man on the other end, who has heard only parts of her instructions, thinks she's asking him to seduce her. The image is filled with amusing details that add to the humor, such as the woman's flabby arms and the man's surprised expression. The table in the background, complete with a doctor's coat and stethoscope, further emphasizes the misunderstanding. This light-hearted postcard is a testament to the challenges of communication and the importance of clarifying instructions, even in the age of the telephone. This comic postcard is a delightful piece of British humor from the 20th century and is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. It is a reminder that even in the simplest of situations, misunderstandings can lead to hilarious consequences.
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