Judge, 1922-07-22 · page 6 of 36
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# "A Husband in the Making" - Judge Magazine This is a domestic comedy sketch by M.L. Jenkins, illustrated by Cravath. The humor centers on a teenage boy (George, nineteen years old) navigating household chores and family dynamics while attempting to maintain his dignity. The cartoon satirizes early-20th-century gender roles: George is repeatedly interrupted by family demands—fetching towels, brushing clothes, retrieving his sister from the bathroom. The caption "The mean things! Every time I try to go out and swim they rescue me!" suggests he's being thwarted from leisure by domestic responsibilities traditionally assigned to women. The satire gently mocks both the overburdened youth and the family's reliance on him, illustrating social expectations about domestic labor and masculinity during this era.
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“The mean things! A Husband in the Making by M. L. Jenkins Gforce (nineteen years old, dashing in front door)—Oh, Mom, is the bath water hot? Mother—Yes, dear. (Business of going upstairs, three steps at a time.) Mother—Did you shut off the car? George—Oh, gosh! I forgot! Say,Dad, Dad! Turn off the car, please, won’t you? I’m in a deuce of a hurry. (Much disturbance of evening papers and decided sounds of disapproval. Splashing water in the bathroom.) George—Mom, Mom! Would you have Margaret bring me a towel? Mother—Yes, dear. (Business of bored little sister going upstairs, one step at a time.) George. (pleadingly, sotto voce, through the door)—Sis, won't you brush my clothes? They’re right there in the closet. Come on, be:a good sport, Sis! (Louder) Mom, can’t Margaret brush my clothes? I had to wait so long for a shave down town. I won't get out of here 4 a) a CRAVATH Every time I try to go out and swim they rescue me!” until ten o'clock. Will you hurry, please? Mother—Why dear. Margaret! (Audible sighs from little sister.) George—Hurry up, Sis, a little service! (One minute later) Mom, would it be too much trouble for you to get my old dirty shirt out of the laundry room and take the cuff buttons out and put ’em in my silk shirt? (Exit mother into More splashing in music.) Mother—Where is your shirt, George? (Arrested splashing.) laundry room. bathroom. Vocal