"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, April 9, 1919" by Various is a comedic journal offering a glimpse into British society just after World War I. The collection uses funny articles and mocking cartoons to comment on the world at the time, from government issues to life at home and the funny parts of culture. It pokes fun at the problems people faced while switching from war to peace, makes jokes about the confusing rules of the army, and laughs at how Brits were getting used to new ways of living. There are light hearted thoughts on topics like not having enough food, the armed forces, and what people thought was normal. Each section uses smart jokes and making fun of things to show what it was like to live through big changes in Britain, asking people to laugh at the funny side of normal life after the war.

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, April 9, 1919
By Various
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Find out what made people laugh in post-war Britain as a comical take on daily absurdities is unveiled.
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