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[smokingboot]

I have no idea what's happening here.

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[semyaza.livejournal.com]

He made a rude remark about cast-iron stoves (and other American-made items).

[smokingboot.livejournal.com]

Ah! Thank you, I had no idea. Naughty Oscar!

I thought it was some quaint 19th century Burn-A-Poet tradition.

[semyaza.livejournal.com]

It's hard to imagine the joke being very funny even at the time but editorial cartoons have a short shelf-life.

[smokingboot.livejournal.com]

It's being quite kind to Oscar in its depiction of his litheness. I understand he was no willow switch of a lad.

[smokingboot.livejournal.com]

By the way, I love King Crow.

[semyaza.livejournal.com]

It was made by a friend of a friend. A perfect autumn icon.

[smokingboot.livejournal.com]

Yes, I love the yellow maple leaves to match the crown.

Do correct me if they're not maples.