Judge, 1921-02-19 · page 19 of 32
Judge — February 19, 1921 — page 19: what you’re looking at
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This page from the satirical magazine *Judge* contains multiple brief humorous anecdotes mocking domestic servants, workers, and professionals of the early 20th century. The cartoons and jokes target: - **Maids**: Their supposed stupidity and laziness (the flashlight joke implies a maid would simply dump dirt rather than sweep it properly) - **Office boys**: Portrayed as incompetent "bungler[s]" - **Servants**: Depicted as presumptuous for expecting familiarity with employers - **Doctors**: Shown as indifferent to patient welfare ("who cares?") and reckless drivers The satirical point consistently ridicules the working class and service workers through gentle mockery of their perceived incompetence and impropriety. The "Prison Chaplain" cartoon depicts a prisoner complaining about cell conditions—the chaplain's helpless response suggests resignation to institutional indifference. These pieces reflect early-20th-century middle-class attitudes: servants were expected to be deferential, obedient, and competent; when they failed, they became subjects of ridicule rather than sympathy.
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