Judge — August 19, 1922 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "Rounding the Buoy" This Judge magazine cover from August 19, 1922 shows three figures in an intimate embrace, titled "Rounding the Buoy." The nautical metaphor suggests navigating around an obstacle or waypoint—here, the "buoy" likely refers to some social or legal boundary. The image appears to satirize romantic or moral entanglements, possibly referencing dating customs or relationship complications of the 1920s Jazz Age. The styled clothing and close physical contact reflect post-WWI attitudes toward courtship that many considered scandalous for the era. Without additional context identifying the specific figures or referencing a particular news event or scandal from summer 1922, the precise satirical target remains unclear, though it comments on contemporary social behavior and romantic conventions.