Judge, 1923-12-01 · page 18 of 36
Judge — December 1, 1923 — page 18: what you’re looking at
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This is a humorous instructional page by John Held Jr., a prominent Jazz Age cartoonist, satirizing 1920s dating and kissing culture. The twelve "exercises" mock contemporary romance through exaggerated scenarios: - Exercise 1 references incestuous intimacy with dark humor - Exercise 6 satirizes "sugar daddy" relationships (older wealthy men supporting younger women) - Exercise 9 jokes about Yale students' reluctance to leave New Haven, likely referencing college romance traditions - Exercise 8 ("Try and get it") mocks the chase dynamic in courtship - Exercise 12 appears incomplete but promises scandalous content The drawings showcase Held's characteristic flapper-era style with stylized figures in period clothing. The satire targets 1920s dating conventions—transactional relationships, college romance, and the sexually liberated "modern" youth culture that scandalized older generations. The tone is lighthearted social commentary on contemporary morality and courtship rituals.
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