Judge, 1927-12-17 · page 24 of 36
Judge — December 17, 1927 — page 24: what you’re looking at
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This is a humorous weekly diary by a frivolous young woman chronicling her leisure activities. The satire targets upper-class social pretensions and vacuous celebrity culture of the Jazz Age. Key references: "Mind Your P's and Q's" (a popular graphology book); the Six-Day Bicycle race (a real endurance spectacle); Broadway shows ("Golden Dawn," "Connecticut Yankee," "Funny Face"); and name-dropping of opera singer Rosa Ponselle and performers Grace Moore, Julie Johnson, and George Murphy. The joke is her shallow observations—complaining about a 5 a.m. bicycle race, marveling at a parlor trick with glasses, and treating theater as mere backdrop for observing wealthy women's fashions. The cartoon satirizes the social butterfly lifestyle of young, wealthy women for whom culture and entertainment are purely superficial pursuits. The "Scratch Pads of Famous Men" section (Adam's doodles) provides additional period humor about male pastimes.
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Sunday—In the throes of “Mind Your P’s and Q’s” all day. Have you tried it yet? My Dear, it’s simply marvelous! It’s a new book on character analysis of handwriting and how you can get the low-down on the B.F.’s! Why, I’ve discovered that some of the nicest boys I know are wolves in cheap clothing! Monday — A. B. F., whose handwriting I know must show terrible indications, took me to the Six-Day Bicycle race and sat me there until five in the morn- ing! Ill never be the same! And it’s so silly! I don’t see why the riders don’t use motor- cycles—it would be so much easier! Tuesday—Went to see “Golden Dawn,” with Louise Hunter. I don’t mean I went with Miss Hunter—she was the leading lady. Wonderful show! And the new Hammerstein Theater. My Dear! I expected every minute to see a deacon walk down the aisle and pass the plate! After- wards to Olsen’s. It’s gotten en- tirely too popular. But Julie Johnson and George Murphy are still my favorites. =~ aS Wednesday—Tea at Barney’s. Please! Discovered a wonderful trick. Take three small glasses —A, B, and C. Put B in A and place C alongside. Blow quickly in space between B and A and B will pop right out and into C! I actually mean it really will! My explanation may be a little cloudy, but it’s the best I can do. Really! JUDGE El P| (LL =) Thursday—Went to hear Rosa Ponselle in “Norma” and just thrilled to death. Simply gor- geous. Grace Moore there in a stunning white satin gown with brilliants strewn about on it and an ermine wrap with a sable col- lar. Afterwards to Helen Mor- gan’s. Lots of fun. Friday—The doctor says I must get to bed earlier. Well, isn’t 5 A. M. early enough? = Six Best Steppers “Thou Swell” (Connecticut Yankee) . “My Heart Stood Still” (Connecticut Yankee) “What Am I Going to Do” (Funny Face) “S’Wonderful” (Funny Face) “A Shady Tree” (no show) “There Ain’t No Land Like Dixie Land to Me” (no show) Scratch Pads of Famous Men I pe fig leaf SoG 1, ad MENO Te Eve shei the only gr tna Fhe worl! \ A SPRING HA3 Cone! We're going to have home cooking at our house once again. Yesterday we saw the wife sharpening the can opener. The commuter who always runs for his train finally adopts a sensible costume. comicbooks.com