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The Glorious Fifth by Bruce Bairnsfather
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The Glorious Fifth by Bruce Bairnsfather
" Ere, Guy Fawkes - buzz off!" A cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather, a soldier is admonished by one of his fellows for carrying around enough explosives to Guy Fawkes jealous. Date: 1916
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In the mud-splattered trenches of the Western Front during World War I, a weary British soldier, identified by his iconic "Tommy" helmet and slouch hat, is reprimanded by a fellow soldier for carrying an excessive amount of explosives. The cartoon, titled "The Glorious Fifth - Ere, Guy Fawkes - buzz off!" is the creation of renowned British satirical artist Bruce Bairnsfather, drawn in 1916. The humor lies in the soldier's comparison of his own explosive load to that of the infamous Gunpowder Plot's mastermind, Guy Fawkes. The image captures the grim realities of war, juxtaposed with a touch of gallows humor that was a coping mechanism for the soldiers in the trenches. This historical cartoon is a poignant reminder of the harsh conditions and the camaraderie that existed among the soldiers during the First World War. The image is a testament to the resilience and dark humor that emerged from the trenches, providing a unique insight into the human experience of war.
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