Judge, 1920-01-03 · page 1 of 36
Judge — January 3, 1920 — page 1: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# "I Want a Drink!" - Judge Magazine, January 3, 1920 This cartoon comments on Prohibition, which took effect January 17, 1920—just two weeks after this issue's publication date. The distressed infant's expression and plea represent American consumers facing the imminent ban on alcohol sales. The baby symbolizes the nation's desire for alcoholic beverages, depicted as a helpless dependent suddenly denied access to what it wants. The satire mocks both the coming law and citizens' anticipated suffering under it. Judge magazine, known for its political satire, presented this as dark humor about Prohibition's unpopularity among segments of the American public. The "wet" perspective (opposing Prohibition) is evident in the sympathetic portrayal of the denied desire.
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