Judge, 1927-09-24 · page 18 of 36
Judge — September 24, 1927 — page 18: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page satirizes romantic and boxing culture of the 1920s. The top section mocks sentimental relationship philosophy through dialogue between well-dressed couples, with inset portraits of fashionable women. The humor derives from exaggerated romantic platitudes about love and loss. The lower section references a famous boxing match, mentioning fighters Tunney and Dempsey (Jack Dempsey vs. Gene Tunney's 1926-1927 fights). The "Fight Bulletin" satirizes how the fight was delayed due to negotiations—the cartoon jokes that fighters postponed their bout to have meals together at "Frank 'n' Jacks" restaurant and train together, treating their scheduled match as a friendly arrangement rather than serious competition. The satire critiques both overwrought romance and the commercial theatricality of professional boxing during this era.
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