Judge, 1924-12-20 · page 8 of 36
Judge — December 20, 1924 — page 8: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page The page contains two satirical pieces about Christmas: **Top cartoon**: A husband lost his wife in a crowded department store and asks a floorwalker to help find her. He immediately catches himself—he was about to describe her negatively, worried she'd overhear him insult her. The joke mocks marital dynamics and the difficulty of gift-shopping in crowded holiday stores. **"Why Santa Claus Still Uses a Sleigh"**: A humorous playlet modernizing Santa as a contemporary gentleman trying to borrow the family car for Christmas Eve deliveries. His wife "Ma Claus" informs him that his daughters have taken both the sedan and limousine for social activities (including a dance at an "Arctic Country Club" with an Eskimo bond salesman). The satire mocks modern domestic life, women's newfound independence and car access, and the inconvenience of automobile culture—suggesting even Santa must resort to his old sleigh because family vehicles are unavailable. Both pieces humorously critique early-20th-century American consumer culture and changing family dynamics.
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CHRISTMAS SHOPPER—TI've lost my wife. FLoorwaLker— Describe her. “Oh, yes! And s’pose she came up and overheard me!” Why Santa Claus Still Uses a Sleigh (It is Christmas Eve. The scene is laid in Santa Claus’ boudoir. He has just successfully tucked his beard out- side of his red flannel undershirt, and is now pulling on two pairs of woolen socks. He looks at his wrist watch and calls out in a lusty voice.) Santa Claus—Oh, ma, have the sedan brought around. It’s about time I was gettin’ started. Ma Claus—Sorry, Santy darlin’, but Anna’s using the sedan to-night. She's gone over to the Arctic Country Club’s dance with that young Eskimo bond salesman. Santa (impatiently)—Well, then tell Fritz to bring around the lim- ousine. It’s gettin’ late. Ma Claus (who now stands down in foyer)—Oh, Santy dear, Mary and Alice went up to see the football game this afternoon and they haven't brought the limousine back yet. Santa (thoroughly angry by now) Husband and wife exchange gifts Christmas morning. —Well, for the love o” Nick, get me comicbooks.com