1935 ‘Punch’ cartoon mocks scientists and highlights 1930’s warmth

Posted: January 22, 2015 by tallbloke in humour
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The caption reads: “D’you reckon it’s true George, what them scientists says, that the world is slowly coolin’?”.

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Comments
  1. Joe Public says:
    January 22, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    A great find ……..

  2. stevengoddard says:
    January 22, 2015 at 9:51 pm

    Reblogged this on Real Science.

  3. michael hart says:
    January 22, 2015 at 11:03 pm

    Nice one, skippy.

  4. craigm350 says:
    January 22, 2015 at 11:38 pm

    Reblogged this on the WeatherAction News Blog and commented:
    Ah! I get the cooling the past adjustments now. Gavin just wanted the data to be consistent with the scientific consensus. 😉

  5. Brett Keane says:
    January 23, 2015 at 3:00 am

    Yes, I used to get Punch from the High School Library, or in Waiting Rooms. What superb humour and commentary. Brett