Cartoon, Disappointed greed, WW1
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Cartoon, Disappointed greed, WW1
Cartoon, Disappointed greed, a comment on new alcohol restrictions. The waiter tells a lady that the anisette is too high in alcohol content for him to serve to her. Date: 1916
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Alcohol Baionnette Banana Content Deference Disappointed Eating Gourmand Grapes Greed Marquise Regulation Regulations Restriction Restrictions Rule Rules Waiter Waiters
EDITORS COMMENTS
Disappointed Greed: A WWI-era Commentary on New Alcohol Restrictions (Cartoon, 1916) During the tumultuous period of World War I, the home front was not immune to the far-reaching effects of the conflict. As the war raged on, governments and societies implemented various regulations and restrictions to conserve resources and maintain morale. One such regulation was the limitation of alcohol consumption, aimed at freeing up grain for food production and reducing the burden on the already-strained medical services. This poignant cartoon, titled "Disappointed Greed," published in 1916, captures the disappointment and frustration of a well-dressed woman, likely a Marquise, as she is informed by a deferential waiter that the anisette she had ordered is no longer permissible due to its high alcohol content. The waiter, with a sympathetic expression, delivers the news with a baionnette, a long-handled knife, symbolizing the harsh reality of the new regulations. The woman, with a look of disbelief and disappointment, gazes at her untouched glass, her hand resting on the table, adorned with an orange, a banana, and a cluster of grapes. Her expression is one of greed and longing, as she contemplates the loss of her indulgence. The cartoon serves as a commentary on the hardships and sacrifices endured during wartime, as well as the human tendency to cling to pleasures, no matter the circumstances. This historical cartoon, with its timeless themes of desire, disappointment, and the impact of war on daily life, offers a glimpse into the experiences of the past and the resilience of the human spirit.
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