Judge — September 25, 1926 — page 6: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Stocks and Blondes" This cartoon depicts a nightclub or speakeasy scene, likely from the Prohibition era (1920s-30s). The title "Stocks and Blondes" appears to satirize the disconnect between two male patrons: one absorbed in financial/stock market concerns while surrounded by attractive women and alcohol. The scene suggests social commentary on American materialism and leisure culture during the Jazz Age—wealthy men prioritizing both investment portfolios and entertainment. The crowded, hedonistic setting with scantily-clad figures reflects Judge magazine's satirical take on either the excesses of the wealthy or the perceived moral decline of the period. The cartoon likely mocks either financial speculation mania or the contrast between serious economic concerns and frivolous nightlife pursuits among the affluent.