Judge, 1886-05-15 · page 15 of 16
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This single-panel cartoon satirizes Mormon polygamy through a domestic scene. A man in a top hat (likely representing a Mormon or polygamist) stands behind a seated woman, placing his hand on her shoulder in a somewhat menacing or possessive gesture. The woman appears distressed or resigned. The caption reads: "Flippant young set—'Married, Major?' Major—'Married! I should think so.' F.Y.S.—'And how many years have you done it?'" The joke plays on "life sentence"—equating marriage (particularly polygamous marriage, given the context of accompanying text about a Tennessee clergyman's daughter joining Mormons) with imprisonment. The humor derives from treating marriage as punishment, while also implicitly critiquing Mormon polygamy as an oppressive practice. The term "done it" suggests serving time, reinforcing the prison metaphor. This reflects 1870s-80s American anti-Mormon sentiment prevalent in Judge magazine's satirical content.
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