Judge, 1928-02-25 · page 9 of 36
Judge — February 25, 1928 — page 9: what you’re looking at
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# Pyrareo Advertisement Satire This is an advertisement for the "Pyrareo Six" automobile (1928), presented as dark satire in Judge magazine. The ad humorously claims the car "attacks 4 out of 5" pedestrians, boasting it can accelerate from hitting 5 to 15 pedestrians in 25 seconds. The cartoon illustrates "danger lines" around the vehicle showing pedestrians being struck and knocked down by the car. The satire critiques the era's dangerous driving practices and indifference to pedestrian safety—common problems in 1920s urban areas as automobile ownership surged. The joke is intentionally grotesque: by framing pedestrian casualties as a selling feature, Judge mocks both reckless drivers and the automobile industry's prioritization of speed and power over public safety. This reflects genuine contemporary concerns about traffic accidents and the social cost of rapid motorization.
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