Judge, 1921-03-19 · page 13 of 36
Judge — March 19, 1921 — page 13: what you’re looking at
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# Explanation of Judge Magazine Page Content This is a college humor page from Judge magazine featuring several satirical pieces aimed at 1920s university students: **"Song of a Chemist"** mocks pedantic STEM majors obsessed with chemical formulas rather than romance—a jab at academics prioritizing their field over social life. **"My Social Calendar"** satirizes fortune-hunting college men who time social calls strategically: visiting girls whose families have money ("brother who owes me twenty dollars," "father's humidor is usually well stocked") or wealth markers like comfortable furniture. **"Wiseboy"** presents a simple joke where a freshman claims to have told a girl he passed an exam he actually failed—basic teenage male braggadocio. **"Draw Another Hand"** contrasts two female types: "Nan" (vivacious, laughs freely) versus "Rae" (reserved, worships heroes). It reflects 1920s debates about "modern" versus traditional femininity. The page overall targets college social hierarchies, romantic pretense, and gender stereotypes typical of early-1920s campus life. The drawings use period fashion and poses to reinforce these types.
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