Judge, 1920-06-26 · page 6 of 37
Judge — June 26, 1920 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains two distinct satirical pieces: **"Consider the Height of the Girl"** (top) critiques arbitrary fashion standards. The author argues that women's clothing—particularly skirt lengths—is dictated by fashion rather than practicality or proportion to individual body types. The satire mocks how designers impose uniform measurements (like 18 inches of freeboard) regardless of whether a woman is 5 feet or 6 feet tall, resulting in absurd and unflattering results. **"Will-Power"** (bottom) depicts a humorous domestic scene where a man appears to be resting in bed while a woman stands nearby, likely commenting on his laziness or lack of willpower regarding self-improvement (implied by references to barber visits and massage). Both pieces target contemporary social conventions—fashion industry arbitrariness and masculine idleness—through gentle mockery typical of Judge's satirical approach.
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