The Result Below Stairs by Heath Robinson
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The Result Below Stairs by Heath Robinson
The result below stairs of upstairs perusal of our Entent Peace Number. The Cook: " Ow I ate hese finicky French ways. Gimme old England every time." The Bystander magazines special Entente number inspires a households cook to try cooking a frog - much to her regret. Date: 1919
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Cook Cooking Entente Foreign Heath Kitchen Range Robin Servant Servants Stove
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The Result Below Stairs: A Humorous Take on Cross-Cultural Cooking Mishaps by Heath Robinson, 1919 In this delightful cartoon by British illustrator Heath Robinson, titled "The Result Below Stairs of Upstairs Perusal of Our Entente Peace Number," we find a cook in a classic kitchen scene, surrounded by the usual chaos and clutter of a busy kitchen. The source of her frustration, however, is not the usual pile of dishes or the constant demands of her employers. Instead, it is an attempt to follow the latest culinary trends from across the English Channel. The cook, with a look of dismay on her face, holds up a plate with a disfigured frog on it. The caption reads, "Ow I ate hese finicky French ways. Gimme old England every time." The inspiration for this culinary adventure was none other than the Entente Peace Number, a special issue of the Bystander magazine published in 1919, which promoted cultural exchange and reconciliation between France and England in the aftermath of World War I. The cook's disastrous attempt to prepare a French frog dish is a humorous commentary on the challenges of cross-cultural communication and the importance of sticking to familiar traditions. The scene is further enlivened by the bystander in the background, who watches the unfolding drama with amusement and a knowing smile. Heath Robinson's whimsical and intricately detailed illustrations were renowned for their humorous take on everyday life, and this cartoon is a prime example of his ability to capture the human condition with wit and charm. The Result Below Stairs is a delightful snapshot of a bygone era and a reminder of the enduring appeal of a good laugh.
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