Judge, 1911-11-18 · page 10 of 24
Judge — November 18, 1911 — page 10: what you’re looking at
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This page satirizes high society's hypocritical behavior by recasting contemporary scandals using classical mythology. The top cartoon shows a traffic conductor (musical director) orchestrating chaos at a crossing—likely mocking modern urban disorder. The text column presents fake "society gossip" where mythological figures engage in contemporary activities: Lady Terpsichore (dance) performs indecent exhibitions that respectable matrons attend under the guise of "education"; Mercury accomplishes aviation feats; Phaethon is arrested for speeding; Bacchus behaves vulgarly in public; Mars announces a boxing match with a mortal; Pluto shows off his prize-winning dog. The satire works by treating gods and mythological characters as modern socialites, exposing how the wealthy excuse scandal through claims of culture while condemning similar behavior in others. The jokes target society's double standards, fascination with celebrity transgression, and pretentious moralizing.
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mecca cecet AT THE CROSSING—THE MUSICAL DIRECTOR. larly ‘‘Boston’’ and the ‘‘Barn."’ The fact that Lady Terpsichore’s ex- hibitions have been censured as im- modest has not deterred our best matrons from going to see her, purely in the spirit of education and culture. Besides, it is well known that char- ity covers a multitude of sins. The many friends of Mercury were extremely gratified to hear of his successful channel flight. Mer- cury is the first aviator to perform this feat with a heavier-than-air type. Last week’s regrettable acci- dent to Icarus showed clearly that aerial navigation is still in its infancy. Mrs. Ceres Thesmophorus is re- ceiving condolences for the loss of her daughter, Proserpine. Society was shocked to hear that Phaethon Heliodorus had lately been arrested for exceeding the speed limit in his father’s million-candle- power car. Needless to say, Phae- thon will be dropped from heaven. It is a great pity that such young men as Bacchus Evius cannot be re- strained from making a vulgar ex- hibition of themselves in public. Bacchus’s friends and relatives were mortified at his behavior at the Satyr’s Sunday-school picnic. Bacchus is such a charming fellow when sober! Pluto's latest fad is to become a dog fancier. His three-headed mastiff, Cer- berus, took a blue ribbon at the recent bench show of the Stygian Kennel As- sociation. Pluto is very proud of his success, What will this versatile young man do next? Another of our bachelors who likes to create a sensation once in a while is Mars Armipoteus. He now announces his intention of boxing three rounds in public with a common mortal prize fighter, Diomedes. The mem- bers of the Trojan Country Club, where the bout is to take place, are looking forward to the event with in- terest. Some are inclined to believe that Mars has a chance, even with a professional bruiser. Neptune has sent out invitations for a regatta and water carnival on his spacious pond next Saturday aft- ernoon. A numberof the mermaids have entered the swimming and div- ingevents. Other features will be aquatic contortions by Scylla and Charybdis, and a special paddling exhibition by Charon. The date of the Bachelors’ Ball, Ss always one of our most important NOT TO BE PLAYED UPON. “I have brought zee coronet of zee family." Papa—" Ex—won't you play a little, count ?”” social functions, has not yet been definitely settled. It usually comes about midseason. This year’s com- mittee includes such well-known bachelors as Adonis, Endymion, Narcissus, and Ganymede. comicbooks.com