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Everett True Comics

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A place to appreciate the twentieth century comic character Everett True of "The Outbursts of Everett True." Feel free to check out the sticky.

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took me 500 fucking years to be able to post this one

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[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

I think society back then had way different norms around violence. They used to hit kids for misbehaving.

[–] Blackout@fedia.io 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yeah and just 50 years prior you could still challenge a man to a duel to the death just for insulting your hat.

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Back then? Hell just had a co worker tell me she beat her kids if they get out of line.

[–] ripcord@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

It's much much more rare. At least in the west.

[–] spacewizard@mas.to 4 points 2 weeks ago

@Gradually_Adjusting @Fredselfish Different norms around *comedy* violence. Actual Everett True level violence would get you jailed then or now!