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Photo Mug : The Shop Assistant who Lost his Temper by H. M. Bateman
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The Shop Assistant who Lost his Temper by H. M. Bateman
A shop assistant finally loses the plot after bringing out roll upon roll of material for a demanding customer to choose from.
1929
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Media ID 14405137
© Estate of H M Bateman/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library
Amusing Anger Assistant Bateman Customer Customers Fabric Fabrics Frustration Fury Haberdashery Loses Material Patience Retail Sep16 Shopping Temper
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Mug Size is 8.1cm high x 9.6cm diameter (3.2" x 3.8")
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In this classic cartoon by H.M. Bateman, titled "The Shop Assistant who Lost his Temper," we witness a moment of uncontrollable frustration and anger in a bustling haberdashery shop from 1929. The scene unfolds as a shop assistant, with a look of sheer exasperation on his face, stands before a demanding customer, surrounded by an avalanche of fabric rolls. The customer, with a smug expression, points to yet another roll, seemingly unfazed by the chaos that has ensued. The assistant's patience, once unyielding, has now reached its breaking point. With a mighty roar, he lets out a primal scream, sending the fabric rolls tumbling down like dominos. The shoppers around them pause in shock, their expressions a mix of surprise and amusement. The assistant's fury is palpable, but there's a hint of dark humor in the situation. Bateman's masterful use of exaggerated body language and facial expressions adds to the comedic effect of the scene. The cartoon serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by shop assistants in the retail industry, especially during the busy holiday season. It also highlights the importance of patience and understanding when dealing with difficult customers. Despite the anger and frustration, there's a sense of relief and release in the assistant's outburst. It's a moment of raw emotion that resonates with us all, making "The Shop Assistant who Lost his Temper" a timeless and humorous piece of social commentary.
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