Judge, 1918-12-14 · page 23 of 32
Judge — December 14, 1918 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page features multiple satirical vignettes mocking early 20th-century romantic and social conventions: **"Bright Bits from the New Plays"** showcases excerpts from theatrical productions. The top scene from "Glorianna" jokes about male dominance—a woman wants a "cave man," but a man bitterly retorts that all men are inherently domineering; some just reveal it sooner. **"Sleeping Partners"** satirizes transactional relationships: a man propositions a woman for paid intimate visits; she refuses, but he pushes for longer arrangements, suggesting casual sexual commerce. **"Tiger, Tiger!"** depicts domestic discord—a woman complains her husband's friend eats them out of house and home; the friend darkly wishes he could eat the complaining wife instead. **"Be Calm, Camelia"** mocks courtship rituals: when a woman receives flowers from a man, she cynically interprets them as an "apology" for running her over—suggesting men use gifts to manipulate women they've wronged. The overall satirical thrust critiques male behavior as predatory, dishonest, and self-serving in romantic contexts.
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He: ¢ Anceuica (fer- vently): I want vou to be my cave man! Ga.to- Way: (bit- terly): All men ‘ arecave yomen, Y onlysome [ cave soon- er than thers. ~. e — 4 GILES ee: LEE SY From Yh, come and pay me a visit for just an hour. Sue: He: or four? No, I couldn’. Then why not for two—or three— “SLeepinc PartNers” From “Ticer, Ticer!” Sautiy: You'll be getting me into trouble again with the Mrs She says you're eatin’ her out of house and home. Lizzie: I wish I might. We'd be rid of her then. From “Be Cam, Camitia” Mac: How do you know it was Mr. Patterson that sent that almond bush? . . Camitta: It looks to me just like the sort of beautiful pink apology that a man would send to a girl he has run over. comicbooks.com