Judge, 1920-05-22 · page 34 of 36
Judge — May 22, 1920 — page 34: what you’re looking at
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By Orson Lowell, this satire mocks the fashion obsession with high, tight collars among young men of the era. The page features various male profile sketches and a woman demonstrating different collar styles and neck positions. The joke targets vanity: young men are adopting uncomfortable, restrictive collars to appear fashionable, following poets like Rupert Deane's (or similar) loose-necked style. The satirist argues this affectation is ridiculous—these collars cause physical discomfort and restrict circulation, yet fashionable society persists in wearing them. The commentary contrasts "better people" who reject the "Charlotte-Russe effect" (an exaggerated style) with the foolish masses who damage their health pursuing trends. A full-figure sketch shows the absurdity of the fashion itself. The metaphorical title references egg preparations, humorously equating the twisted necks to different cooking methods—the ultimate insult to pretentious fashion victims.
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