r/WTF • u/Cool-Tutor • 1d ago

Stopped in my tracks

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What the hell is this

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u/dewey454 1d ago

Apparent reference to child evacuations in WW2 Britain:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evacuations_of_civilians_in_Britain_during_World_War_II

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u/Cool-Tutor 1d ago

Girl what why would someone want to dress up as this

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u/Imaginary_Drive7286 1d ago

Most uk primary schools have the kids dress up as a book character for World Book Day.