Judge, 1923-11-03 · page 6 of 36
Judge — November 3, 1923 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This satirical page titled "Where the 'Book of Knowledge' Breaks Down" by John Held, Jr. mocks the limitations of encyclopedic knowledge when addressing awkward social situations. The cartoons depict humorous scenarios where factual information proves useless: - Explaining a child's appearance after a KKK meeting - A stuck hat embarrassment - European women photographed with crossed legs (likely referencing fashion photography conventions) - A father's dilemma when a daughter compares him unfavorably to other girls' fathers regarding dress (chinchilla vs. sable furs) The satire criticizes how the "Book of Knowledge"—representing rational, factual authority—cannot resolve delicate social, racial, or familial embarrassments. Held suggests that real-world etiquette and emotional intelligence surpass mere information.
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WHERE THE “BOOK OF KNO\WLEDGE” BREAKS DOWN by John Held, Jr. When the little brains open up and strive for better understanding, they ask questions and the problem is to answer them. ‘The “Book” is a great help, bi it does not explain the following: How is one to explain y, AW] and answer the ques- / | VA tion of the long blonde | | \ hair after a Klan meet- ing? And what to do to relieve the embarrassing situation when the toupé sticks in the hat? H' alone, but ne next t TI was ¢% energ At _ sent | ay Junior &. 2 » of the > Ww uy ~~ posses And why are sadies re- turning from Europe always photographed with their feet crossed? butter In the co her kn Th careles lively “H mamn ww) <x) —— 4 What to do when the little one says: “Daddy, which do you prefer, chinchilla or sable? I know you don’t want the other little girls to be better dressed than your darling.” 4 comicbooks.com