Judge, 1927-03-05 · page 9 of 34
Judge — March 5, 1927 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Page 9: Judge Magazine - Two Satirical Cartoons **Top cartoon**: A motorist and woman argue after a car crash near a rural house. The motorist admits "we all make mistakes," but the woman retorts that he had to pick a railroad crossing for his error—suggesting his careless driving endangered them at a particularly dangerous location. This satirizes early automobile safety and reckless drivers. **Bottom cartoon**: A baseball game depicts a "Fallen Gladiator" (injured player) lying on the ground, telling his replacement he won't get up because he's "gonna study law." This likely mocks athletes who pursued legal careers, or satirizes the rough, violent nature of baseball, suggesting it's safer to become a lawyer than continue playing. Both cartoons use humor to critique contemporary social behaviors and professions.
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JUDGE Mororist—Aa-h—we all make mistakes. Wire—Yes—but you hafta pick a railroad crossing to do it at! Faien Grapiator (to second)—No, I ain’t gonna get up—I’m gonna study law. comicbooks.com