Judge, 1927-12-31 · page 27 of 37
Judge — December 31, 1927 — page 27: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two distinct pieces of social satire: **"The Monster"** (main cartoon): A father observes a man violently undressing a woman through a window—ripping her coat, jewelry, and shoes. The narrator is horrified until the punchline reveals the man is a **window dresser** removing clothes from a mannequin for display. The satire mocks the narrator's voyeuristic assumptions and tendency to assume the worst. Arthur L. Lippmann's joke plays on the gap between what appears scandalous and innocent reality. **The diary entries** below humorously chronicle a wealthy socialite's week attending fashionable venues (Woolworth's, hockey games, nightclubs, costume balls) and Broadway shows. References include "Pirates' Ball at the Ritz" and contemporary musicals like "Funny Face" and "Connecticut Yankee." The satire targets upper-class leisure culture and the frivolous activities of the Jazz Age elite—endless shopping, parties, and entertainment consuming their time. The tone is gently mocking of this superficial lifestyle.
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The Monster The man was positively shame- less! From my window I could leok directly across the alley into his. He must have known I was but my presence did not deter him at all. He ripped the coat from the help- less girl, He caught her in his arms and savagely threw the poor watching him, creature to the floor where she remained, apparently — stunned. But the fiend was not finished. He removed her satin pumps, her her chic little hat. He ruthlessly seized her again and ripped the rings from her fingers and the necklace from about her throat. Nothing was sacred to this brute. He reached to re- move her stock ... But I could more, With a shudder of contempt I turned aside and vowed that no would ever stand no son of mine become a window dresser! —Antuvr L. Lirpmann . An’ another meet I'll givyer in an’ ” come Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday —Shopping. shopping. shopping. Woolworth’s, Woolworth’s, Wool- worth’s! Got a darling present for Brother—a_ pair "af dice. Fach side of one dice has the a cocktail on it. The just the regular num- name of other dice bers. Shake for the drinks. N’est-ce pas? oN oa Thursday—Vhe hockey game. S'wonderful! The B. F. made a ry—at least he Put his flask with a handker- I was hoping one wonderful dise thought it right on the ic chief over it! of the Rangers would see it and make a goal with it! Afterwards to the opening of Ben "s new night club on the site of the old Olsen place. in town but tl for it. Bobbie few moments, in a orchid gown, Dorothy “Take the Air’? in blue affair that was Looked like satin. lace and earri The nicest room t's all I can say Arnst there, for a knockout Dilly of dark marvelous. Pearl neck- a very Friday—Pirates’ Ball at the Ritz. The B. F. had the bright idea of going as a taxi driver. Couldn’t get in! Business of and changing to the old reliable red ban- danna. A glorious time. Junior there in a baseball uniform— seemed to think it very clever. I didn’t see the point at ‘all—still don't! Gl Swanson as Mrs. Captain Kidd. Kidd! Louise Groody also very kiddish; Betty Compton as a silver pirate Helen Hayes, rushing b: sash and Some was a sensation; i i i t Mary Eaton, Ann Harding, othy Dilley, oh, everybody ! Saturday—Recuperating — B. I. called about five still in his Pirate’s costume! Wanted to go back to the Ritz and. start all over! A young man with both feet in the air. In the evening to Face” Still Developed severe Dor- see “Funny S'wonderful! headache on leaving theater, so home early and to bed. again. NN Sunday—Very quict. Erskine day. Read “Adam and Eve” and in the evening to see the film of “Helen of Troy” by the same gentleman. “Adam and cleverest thing I've Enjoyed the Quite an Eve” is the read this film hugely. year, oN wae Some Best Steppers “Love Baby” (no show) “You're So Easy (no show) “Dancing to Remember” (no show) Tambourine” (no show) “The Man I Love” (no show- “Thou Swell” (Connecticut Yankee) now) “My Heart Stood Still” (Connecticut Yankee) “S'’wonderful” (Funny Face) “What Am I Going to Do” (Funny Face) “High I (Funny Face) “Lorelei” (Happy) SoS comicbooks.com