Judge — March 3, 1928 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Judge Magazine Cartoon Analysis This page is a humorous cartoon titled "Biographical Reminiscences of Famous Collegians," depicting the Egyptian pharaoh Rameses II leading a grand march at a University of L.N. prom (likely University of Louisville or similar). The satire compares ancient Egyptian figures to modern college characters through dialogue. References include: - **Rameses II** (the main figure) interacting with various characters making anachronistic comments - **Isis** (Egyptian goddess) as an "Editor of Lower Nile Wheez Gang" - **Tutankhamen** ("Tutankhaten") - Jazz band labeled "Joseph and His Brethren Jazz Band" (1927) The joke plays on mixing biblical/Egyptian mythology with 1920s American college culture—jazz music, prom dances, and flirtatious behavior. Characters reference "the Black Bottom" (a contemporary dance) and other period slang, absurdly imagining ancient pharaohs as modern college students. The cartoonist (Elliot Hoover) uses this anachronistic clash for comedic effect about collegiate social life.