Judge, 1922-03-04 · page 8 of 38
Judge — March 4, 1922 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains three separate joke illustrations satirizing early 20th-century social attitudes: **"There Are Pets—and Pets"**: A woman surrounded by lap dogs claims to have "a pet aversion"—the man addressing her. The joke plays on calling people "pets" as terms of endearment while suggesting this particular person is detestable. **"Wives Are Different"**: Mocks the era's workplace dynamics where a husband can "dictate" to his stenographer (implying an affair or at least closer relationship) while neglecting his wife. The satire critiques husbands' priorities and the vulnerability of wives. **"No Handicaps"** and **"First Aid"**: Brief jokes about legal incompetence and broken confidentiality—a man pleads his own case poorly, and someone promises to "help keep" a secret by immediately telling it. The overall theme satirizes domestic relationships, workplace impropriety, and human weakness. The artwork style and subjects reflect Judge's target audience: educated, upper-class readers amused by marital discord and social pretension.
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THERE ARE PETS—AND PETS “Ah, yes; the little darling is very fond of all her pets, isn’t she?” “Not all of them.” “Why, but you seem—” “No, WIVES ARE DIFFERENT “Mrs. Jimson suspects that her hus- band thinks more of his stenographer than he does of her.” “Perhaps he does. to his stenographer.” He can dictate I have a pet aversion. It’s you.” NO HANDICAPS “I see Dobbs is pleading his own case. Couldn’t he afford to engage an at- torney?” “Oh, yes; but he wanted to be sure of justice being done!” 4 FIRST AID “I promised Gladys that I'd keep it a secret.” “Yes?” “But I’m going to let you help me to keep it!”