Judge, 1921-05-28 · page 25 of 32
Judge — May 28, 1921 — page 25: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from Judge combines satirical "bad breaks" (newspaper misquotes) with lighter social commentary. The cartoons mock absurd or contradictory newspaper excerpts through humor rather than political attack. **Key Items:** The top cartoon depicts various social situations labeled "BAD BREAKS"—visual gags illustrating ridiculous news snippets (a wrestling match mistaken for billiards, confusing pork price drops with lion prices). **"Why They Applauded Pershing"** mocks General John J. Pershing's overly formal military appearance—the audience applauded not his words but his impressive uniform and decorations, suggesting superficial patriotism. **"Tennis à la Française"** (image shows figures in what appears to be a boat or odd position) likely satirizes French sports or leisure activities as strange to American sensibilities. The remaining entries are newspaper clipping errors: a woman described as "four inches tall weighing 160 pounds," a police chief granted divorce from a detective—absurdities created by poor editing that Judge reprints for comedic effect. This format—highlighting journalism's humorous contradictions—was Judge's regular feature during the 1920s.
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