Judge, 1927-05-21 · page 16 of 36
Judge — May 21, 1927 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a satirical comic about Chicago's social scene, likely from the 1920s-30s based on the Art Deco styling and fashion. The main joke concerns a wealthy woman bragging about her "best divorce lawyer in town" who "handles all my cases"—implying she's been divorced multiple times. Her friend responds that such a lawyer would be excellent for handling frequent divorces. The lower panels show drunk men at what appears to be a speakeasy or nightclub (relevant given Prohibition era references), with one character claiming he could "cuss all night and never repeat myself." Another quips about "that's a good idea," while a third advertises himself as available—suggesting he'd be a good romantic/legal prospect. The satire targets wealthy socialites' casual attitudes toward divorce and the drinking culture of the era, presenting both as markers of questionable morality.
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