Judge, 1926-10-23 · page 14 of 36
Judge — October 23, 1926 — page 14: what you’re looking at
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This satirical piece mocks upper-class male complaints about modern urban life and social changes, particularly the rise of independent women ("flappers"). **The three tragedies depicted:** 1. **Ethelbert**: A man distressed that his morning tea lacks a specific perfume (L'Origan), presented as an absurd hardship. 2. **Eustace**: Cannot walk city streets without being honked at by "irreverent rowdies"—a complaint about urban noise and disrespect for gentlemen. 3. **Reginald**: Beaten by a female friend for his inappropriate behavior, yet blames women's "rowdy manners" and unfitness for society. 4. **Percival** (main cartoon): Nervously biting his nails while preparing to meet Queen Marie, his anxiety presented as comedic overwrought masculinity. The satire targets privileged men who view minor inconveniences and women's newfound social freedom as genuine tragedies, while remaining oblivious to their own poor behavior. The exaggerated drawings emphasize the absurdity of their complaints.
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