Judge — March 31, 1923 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "Daffys" - Judge Magazine, March 31, 1923 This cover illustration depicts a flirtatious spring scene with a woman in a checkered dress on a swing surrounded by blooming daffodil flowers, while a man in formal attire leans in to kiss or whisper to her. The title "Daffys" is a visual pun: the woman and man are acting silly or "daffy" (foolish/scatterbrained) while literally surrounded by daffodils in bloom. This is a light romantic/comedic illustration typical of Judge's humor content—playing on the double meaning of "daffy" to mock spring romance and courtship customs of the 1920s. The elaborate checkered dress and formal male attire reflect 1920s fashion. The humor is gentle and domestic rather than political or sharply satirical.