Judge, 1928-06-23 · page 13 of 36
Judge — June 23, 1928 — page 13: what you’re looking at
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# Judge Magazine Wedding Satire Page This page satirizes wedding etiquette and customs through three illustrated sections. "Ceremony" mocks the best man's role and the formal rituals surrounding the wedding vows. "Rehearsal" humorously depicts a bride-to-be receiving marital advice from her uncle—comedic dialogue reveals the uncle's obtuse attempts to prepare her for married life through euphemism and evasion ("I once traveled on a sleeping car"). "Etiquette of Kissing the Groom" ridicules strict social rules governing women's behavior at weddings, noting the formal restrictions placed on female guests despite modern conventions loosening. "His Gift" sardonically addresses the groom's gift-giving dilemma: a grand piano appears impressive but proves impractical, leading to later disappointment. Overall, the page gently mocks upper-class wedding conventions, Victorian prudishness about sex education, and the gap between formal etiquette and practical reality—typical Judge magazine fare satirizing American social pretensions.
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