Madam is on her way to watch the famous magician, David Copperfield. What Madam doesn’t realize is that she won a golden ticket, and that this sedan chair will be sawed in half as part of the show.
“‘Cushioned Carriers charges by the pound. If Her Ladyship would kindly step onto the scale.’ That’s the last thing I remember saying, Doc, before waking up in this hospital.”
Years of sedan travel had had a deleterious affect on madam’s posture. But while it had been bad for her back, it did help her display some nice “back”. You other guys can’t deny.
all have info about this artist (again, if his askart.com bio is truncated, it can be read for free on Fridays), perhaps in addition to what’s pointed to by the title URL. So far, 2 works by him have been used here.
has the prior, which while my comment is still there, with the line breaks removed, its 17 hyperlinks remain inactive, ?&@#!#%&!, but the text may be informative.
Again, a larger strip image is shown by (⌘- or Ctrl-) clicking the image in Mr. Melcher’s MASTERPIECE #2515 (August 16, 2020) blog entry, accessible by the Check out the blog! box after the last comment.
BE THIS GUY over 4 years ago
The elderly Madame D’Arberville had to be reminded that she was going in a sedan chair and not a portable outhouse.
Strob over 4 years ago
As a package deal, one hour after the Uber Eats delivery, the Uber John arrives.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 4 years ago
“It’s extra for a window seat.”
rmremail over 4 years ago
Madam is on her way to watch the famous magician, David Copperfield. What Madam doesn’t realize is that she won a golden ticket, and that this sedan chair will be sawed in half as part of the show.
rmremail over 4 years ago
I think the contraption is big enough for Madame D’Arberville, but I’m not certain if her wig will fit.
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member over 4 years ago
Her carriers always referred to it as the litter box…
Papared25 over 4 years ago
“‘Cushioned Carriers charges by the pound. If Her Ladyship would kindly step onto the scale.’ That’s the last thing I remember saying, Doc, before waking up in this hospital.”
Kind&Kinder over 4 years ago
“Ah, Madame, it’s so easy, you’ll love it. You get in, I close the doors and you disappear!”
orinoco womble over 4 years ago
That’s some Grecian bend she’s got there. I think her corset cover must have shrunk in the wash.
nosirrom over 4 years ago
And don’t forget to smile for the pictures.
gopher gofer over 4 years ago
new shoes can be such a pain…
jbrobo Premium Member over 4 years ago
This wasn’t what Maude expected for a getaway vehicle.
Buzzworld over 4 years ago
“Don’t forget to fasten your seatbelt Madam. The road can be a little bumpy. Right Cedric.” (wink)
paddy over 4 years ago
The date must be before 1775 when the revolutionary army took over the airports! :D
jel354 over 4 years ago
Driving around the original basket case.
Call me Ishmael over 4 years ago
“Walk right in/ sit right down/ Baby let your hair hang..uh…”
Call me Ishmael over 4 years ago
“Ever’body talkin’ ‘bout a new way of walkin’..”
Reader over 4 years ago
Um, wait Madam, we’re over here; perhaps Madame should wear her glasses, truly.
Call me Ishmael over 4 years ago
That “sedan chair” looks more like a roadster.
[Traveler] Premium Member over 4 years ago
A green vehicle
Another Take over 4 years ago
Years of sedan travel had had a deleterious affect on madam’s posture. But while it had been bad for her back, it did help her display some nice “back”. You other guys can’t deny.
Rev Phnk Ey over 4 years ago
Sorry Madam, you are still too tall for this ride.
aerotica69 over 4 years ago
If les cabinet had not arrived when it did, Mme Orleans might have been forced to leave a stain on King Louis’ parquet floor.
J Short over 4 years ago
Guy holds black thong that she will change into during the ride to the beach.
Blaidd Drwg Premium Member over 4 years ago
By Jove, it’s SMALLER on the INSIDE!!!!
wincoach Premium Member over 4 years ago
Sir John’s last opportunity for joining the 6 inch high club.
Bookworm over 4 years ago
Madame was not that much of a load, but her baggage made this fare an Uber Lyft indeed!
Plods with ...™ over 4 years ago
Remind me to have you beheaded on my return.
Tom_Tildrum over 4 years ago
If you’re not the lead chair-carrier, the view never changes.
mabrndt Premium Member over 4 years ago
Sedan chair:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Maurice_Leloir_-_La_chaise_%C3%A0_porteur.jpg
has info and links that point to more info about this roughly jumbo envelope size painting.
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/leloir_maurice.html
https://www.askart.com/artist/Maurice_Leloir/11048268/Maurice_Leloir.aspx
https://www.delvaille.art/en/maurice-leloir-1853-1940-the-fabric-merchant.htm
all have info about this artist (again, if his askart.com bio is truncated, it can be read for free on Fridays), perhaps in addition to what’s pointed to by the title URL. So far, 2 works by him have been used here.
https://www.gocomics.com/that-is-priceless/2016/06/24?comments=visible
has the prior, which while my comment is still there, with the line breaks removed, its 17 hyperlinks remain inactive, ?&@#!#%&!, but the text may be informative.
Again, a larger strip image is shown by (⌘- or Ctrl-) clicking the image in Mr. Melcher’s MASTERPIECE #2515 (August 16, 2020) blog entry, accessible by the Check out the blog! box after the last comment.
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member over 4 years ago
“Boy, you’re gonna carry that weight……..”
MissScarlet Premium Member over 4 years ago
She had practiced getting in and out of the new sedan chair so often that she got stuck in position.
anomaly over 4 years ago
“Every trip she seems to put on more and more weight.”
Linguist over 4 years ago
This painting shows us why the Duchesse de Derriere was nicknamed Lady Leadbottom.
Call me Ishmael over 4 years ago
Driving Miss D’Aisy
Bilan over 4 years ago
“The minute she says Are we there yet?, I’m dumping her off on the side of the road.”
Old Man River over 4 years ago
Ah. That’s what they meant by an Atomic Wedgie.
stamps over 4 years ago
How do you like our new line of vertical coffins?
d1234dick Premium Member over 4 years ago
judging by her stance the porta potty is just on time, and not a moment too soon.
garcoa over 4 years ago
Sorry, madam, showing me your ankles does not excite me, and I am certainly not going to lose my head over that.
Sassy's Mom over 4 years ago
Me, after wearing heels all day!
Running Buffalo Premium Member over 4 years ago
One kid (in disguise) on the shoulders of another one. They are heading to the movie theater, trying to sneak in the over 17 movie.
webunkn Premium Member over 4 years ago
Her spine, permanently bent from far too many such taxi rides…