Judge, 1882-12-09 · page 3 of 16
Judge — December 9, 1882 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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# Explanation for Modern Readers This *Judge* page satirizes the "Anti-Funny-Man's Association," a fictional group dedicated to suppressing humor. The main cartoon depicts a glamorous woman (caricatured in the style of the era) holding flowers, labeled "THIS IS NOT 'JERSEY LILY,' BUT IT IS THE 'MACKERELVILLE SHAMROCK'"—a joke contrasting a famous actress with a less prestigious alternative. The text describes the association's second meeting, where members solemnly discuss eliminating fun from society. Speakers make terrible puns (like "suspend-her" for "suspender"), which they then defend despite the group's anti-humor mission. The satire mocks both the prudishness of societies seeking to eliminate laughter and the speakers' own inability to resist wordplay. The "Signs" section offers humorous advice about avoiding various social mishaps, maintaining the comedic tone throughout. Overall, the page ridicules Victorian-era reformism and the notion that fun itself is dangerous.
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