Judge, 1919-01-18 · page 4 of 34
Judge — January 18, 1919 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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# "Talk is Steep" — Judge Magazine Cartoon This cartoon satirizes wealthy San Diego resident **Algy Gotham**, who was forced to surrender his limousine. The joke hinges on his uncle's stammer: when asked why Gotham gave up the luxury vehicle, the response is that "that rich uncle he has to 'phone to in San Diego stammers horribly." The humor relies on a pun—the uncle's speech impediment ("stammers") sounds like "San Diego stammers," suggesting the uncle is reluctant or hesitant to fund Gotham's lavish lifestyle. The two uniformed women in the foreground appear to be observers of this social comedown, possibly representing wartime concerns about excess consumption during an era (likely WWI) when such displays of wealth faced public scrutiny or rationing pressures.
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