The French call April 1 “Poisson d’Avril”, or “April Fish.” French children sometimes tape a picture of a fish on the back of their schoolmates, crying “Poisson d’Avril” when the prank is discovered. Here, a series of two French postcards honoring April Fool’s Day (they both have the same surly, mean expression):
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| Having a mother in law is a sad thing If her temperament is especially grating Look at this one, look at her mug (note: also means pear) And pity her son-in-law, the poor soul |
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| Your mug, o landlord, doesn’t look promising We won’t be renting your rooms anymore, that’s for sure! |
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