Judge, 1928-04-14 · page 8 of 36
Judge — April 14, 1928 — page 8: what you’re looking at
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# Judge Magazine Satire Analysis **Top Cartoon**: A domestic scene at a train depot shows a couple with luggage. The woman's sarcastic line about the "mahogany bureau" and the man's irritated response about tickets suggests marital discord over travel preparations—likely satirizing middle-class couples' arguing over vacation details. **"Why I Like America" Essay**: This is heavy ironic satire by Alan Hynd. The author claims to love America while listing obviously false or cynical observations: that prohibition eliminated drunkenness, traffic cops are fair, theater tickets are always available, boxers are honest, taxi drivers appreciate tips, single men don't pursue married women, unwed mothers don't exist, and politicians are refined. The closing joke—that he appreciates American kindness "in the asylum I'm in"—reveals the entire list as sardonic criticism of American society's pretensions and hypocrisy. **Bottom Cartoon**: "Mr. Whiggle" recklessly passes every car rushing to Kalamazoo, causing a multi-car collision. This satirizes dangerous driving habits, likely commenting on 1920s traffic safety or reckless motorists.
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Hen—Too bad we didn’t bring your mahogany bureau. “Don't get funny.” “Well, that’s where we left the tickets.” Why I Like America I like America because they have prohibition here and you don't see any drunkenness. And because traffic policemen always hold up machines going the other way to let you pass. And be- cause you can always get the best seats for all the shows right at the box-office. And because prize fighters would kill anybody who even suggested a frame-up Lefore a big bout. And because taxi drivers are always delighted with a ten per cent tip. And be- cause single men don't bother with married women. And _ be- cause all girls who have ba also have husbands. And because all politicians are such refined hea ‘ and honest men. And _ because movie producers don't care whether they make any profit or not, just so they turn out artistic pictures. And because dramatic critics are taken seriously. And hecause tabloid papers are read hy intelligent people. And_be- cause they treat us SO nice im the asylum I'm in—Atan Hynpo In his rush to get to Kalamazoo Mr. Whiggle got to passing every car he saw. comicbooks.com