Judge — September 16, 1922 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "Eskimo Pie" - Judge Magazine, Sept. 16, 1922 This cartoon depicts two figures in Eskimo/Arctic attire kissing. The title "Eskimo Pie" is a playful double entendre—likely referencing both the actual dessert (a vanilla ice cream product) and the romantic scene shown. The humor appears to rest on visual puns: the "icy" nature of both Eskimos and ice cream, combined with the incongruity of a passionate kiss in such cold conditions. The fluffy fur clothing and exaggerated facial features are typical of 1920s cartoonist style. This reflects early 20th-century American humor's reliance on ethnic/cultural stereotypes, which are now considered offensive. The cartoon is primarily comedic rather than politically satirical, typical of Judge's entertainment focus during this era.