Cartoon, A false rumour, WW1
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Cartoon, A false rumour, WW1
Cartoon, A false rumour from the Western Front. Four market women talk about cannibalism among the troops. Date: 1916
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Aged Apples Baionnette Bread Cabbages Cannibalism Civilian Civilians Conversation Duck Ducks False Gossip Gossiping Hoax Idiom Oranges Parasol Poultry Rumour Satire Satirical Talk Talking Umbrella Vegetables Canard
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the Western Front during World War I in 1916, the rumor mill was in full swing. Four market women, huddled under the shade of a large red umbrella, engage in a lively conversation that would send shivers down the spine of even the bravest soldier. The topic of their gossip? Cannibalism among the troops. The older woman in the middle, her face etched with worry, holds a basket filled with fresh fruits and vegetables. Her companions, a young woman with a parasol and two middle-aged women, listen intently as she recounts the grisly tales she's heard. The young woman's eyes widen in horror as the older woman describes the sight of soldiers with bayonettes stained red, not from battle, but from something far more sinister. The market, bustling with activity, serves as a stark contrast to the dark rumor being spread. The poultry seller, a man with a basket of ducks, calls out to potential customers, while a woman sells freshly baked bread. The scene is one of everyday life, yet the women's conversation hints at the darker side of war. This satirical cartoon, titled "Cartoon, A false rumour from the Western Front," is a poignant reminder of the power of gossip and the impact it can have on morale, even in the most trying of times. The idiom "canard," meaning a false rumor or hoax, originated from the French word for duck, a nod to the market scene in the background.
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