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Washington, D.C., 1931. "Diorama depicting Homo sanitatius janitorii about to strike." Actually there was no caption for this one, so we improvised. Feel free to improve on it in the Comments. Harris & Ewing glass negative. View full size.
Not 100% sure, but methinks that is an Anaconda. By the looks of it, he's a bit on the dry side since his skin is shedding in patches like a lizard.
Seems nowadays even the Sandman needs a second job.
Only 2 more years and I'll have my Degree in Zoology.
That has GOT to be the biggest Cow Patty I ever saw!!!!
While still relatively obscure René Magritte reflected images of his hat into museum dioramas and enticed Harris & Ewing to capture them on film.
If the slinky snake sweeper only sweeps slinky snakes on Sunday, how many slinky snakes did the slinky snake sweeper sweep?
"Ehhh ... it's a living!"
What, and give up show business?
Recaptured and held in the snakepit till the cops show up. Given a broom for self-defense, to make it a fair fight.
and don't get too wrapped up in your work.
You know, there has got to be a Far Side cartoon that covers this.
I never see anyone sweeping the snakes anymore.
Has anybody seen my Yorkie? He was here a minute ago.
"I'm going to need a bigger broom."
"Am I glad I didn't wear my snakeskin boots today, and how!"
Wait a minute...this isn't the break room
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