Judge — November 7, 1925 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical page mocks how French publications might depict famous American historical moments by sexualizing them. The title "High Spots in American History" labels six scenes that parody well-known events: - De Soto Discovers the Miss[issippi] - The Landing of the Pilgrims - The Return of Miles Standish - Winter at Valley Forge - Barbara Frietchie Each cartoon transforms these dignified historical scenes into suggestive, sexually-charged situations featuring scantily-clad women. The subtitle "As the French Weeklies Would Do It" suggests this reflects perceived French cultural attitudes about sexuality and frivolous treatment of serious subjects—a common Anglo-American stereotype of the era. The joke relies on contrasting American historical reverence with imagined French irreverence and licentiousness.