Judge, 1928-07-07 · page 8 of 36
Judge — July 7, 1928 — page 8: what you’re looking at
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# "Our Employees and Their Pets" This satirical page from *Judge* magazine pairs caricatured staff members with absurd or incongruous "pets" as a humorous commentary on their personalities or professional traits. The examples visible include: - **Mr. Fuller**, described as a famous artist who presented a unicorn to the Queen, earning a knighthood—a fantastical exaggeration of artistic success - **S.J. Perelman** (or similar), paired with an elephant, referencing his supposed inability to sell drawings but later success - **Jefferson Mashamer**, depicted with a goat, noted for his keen sense of smell and ability to detect subtle scents—the goat a visual pun on this sensitivity - **Gardner Rea**, shown with birds, recalling his naval academy days when befriending birds during unpleasant duties made them bearable The satire mocks both the employees' quirks and professional reputations through exaggerated visual pairing. The "pets" humorously illustrate personality traits or career moments, creating inside jokes for *Judge*'s readers familiar with these contributors.
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