Judge, 1923-04-28 · page 25 of 36
Judge — April 28, 1923 — page 25: what you’re looking at
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This page collects humorous international cartoons mocking modern courtship and marriage customs, circa the 1920s flapper era. **Central theme:** The absurdity of young women's newfound independence and changing social roles. A newlywed husband offers to accompany his wife shopping—a reversal of traditional male authority. The wife accepts out of politeness rather than necessity, satirizing how modern couples navigate unfamiliar domestic dynamics. **Running commentary** from various international sources critiques: - **Fashion rebellion**: Girls resisting mothers' pressure to abandon "flapper clothes" (short, loose dresses) - **Dating behavior**: Women preferring dancing to conversation—mocking younger generations' restlessness - **Marriage prospects**: A couple so undesirable that neither believes anyone would accept them The cartoons collectively satirize post-WWI social upheaval: women's increased autonomy, changing fashion, and evolving courtship rituals puzzled traditional society. The international sourcing (Rome, Stockholm, Washington, London) suggests this generational anxiety was widespread.
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Mr. Newlywed—Would you like to have me go shopping with you, my dear? Mrs. N.—There isn’t any real need, but I'd love to have your company.— II Travase, Rome. tae “Tt should not be difficult for mothers suade girls not to wear flapper to | cloth “It isn't.” replied Miss C: hard it’s rather hard for girls to of the mothers to quit dr manner.”—Washington Star. “Shall we sit here and talk?” “No, thanks, I am so tired. Let us dance instead.”—Sondags Nisse (Stock- He—I say, old top, let’s get married. holm). She—But who'd have us, old bean?—The Humorist (London). 23 comicbooks.com