Judge, 1920-06-26 · page 5 of 37
Judge — June 26, 1920 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page The cartoon at top, drawn by Hamilton Williams, depicts a suburban lawn scene with figures discussing sheep as lawn mowers. The caption reads: "Friend—A Sheep, They Say, Will Keep the Grass on a Lawn Short. The Man of the House—Well, What's the Matter With a Goat? Don't I Do a Good Enough Job Around Here?" **The satire:** This is a domestic humor joke playing on the husband's ego. He's comparing himself unfavorably to a goat—animals known for indiscriminate eating and destructive behavior. The joke suggests he's lazy or inadequate at yard maintenance, hence the wife's proposal to get sheep instead. It's a lighthearted jab at male domesticity and yard work responsibility, typical of Judge magazine's middle-class American humor. The accompanying article discusses a foreign author-lecturer's evening visit.
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