Judge, 1892-12-03 · page 38 of 52
Judge — December 3, 1892 — page 38: what you’re looking at
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**"Driving Tandem"** (top): A rural farmer ("Farmer Hayrick") defends his unconventional two-vehicle setup to Tom Reapy, claiming he won't let city people monopolize fancy driving styles. The joke satirizes rural pride and resistance to urban affectation—the farmer's improvised "tandem" (oxen-drawn cart) is his rustic answer to fashionable city carriages. **"Decidedly Unpleasant"** (bottom): A well-dressed man holds flowers while watching a woman he loves thank him for them—except she's actually thanking him on behalf of a *rival* who sent them. The cartoon satirizes romantic disappointment and social awkwardness: he gets credit for nothing while his competitor reaps the romantic benefit. Both cartoons use gentle humor about class pretension and romantic misfortune typical of Judge's satirical approach.
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