Judge, 1919-05-31 · page 7 of 36
Judge — May 31, 1919 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page from Judge satirizes 1920s American youth culture and social trends. The top cartoon mocks the pretentiousness of young "flappers"—modern women who adopt intellectual affectations, referencing philosophers like Schopenhauer and critic George Jean Nathan, while frequenting French theaters and insisting on "Dutch treat" dating (splitting bills). The satirist suggests their sophistication is shallow. The "Litany" section parodies this flapper culture through mock-serious definitions and jokes. References to "Nietzsche" and philosophical posturing highlight the gap between their claimed intellectualism and actual understanding. Other items mock contemporary issues: a joke about WWI weapons ("potted ham" ammunition for fighting Bolsheviks in Russia), a missionary story with dark humor, and economic jokes about saving money during Prohibition ("dry day"). The overall tone is characteristically Judge: irreverent, cynical commentary on modern manners, youth rebellion, and 1920s social upheaval.
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