Judge, 1928-08-18 · page 8 of 36
Judge — August 18, 1928 — page 8: what you’re looking at
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# Explanation of Judge Magazine Page This page from *Judge* contains several satirical observations about modern American life, likely from the late 1920s: The top cartoon shows a man with a dog and the caption "Yes, dogs are very intelligent"—likely mocking people's tendency to anthropomorphize pets. **"Modern Lullaby"** satirizes radio's dominance in family life, where a baby is sung to sleep by a mother *on the radio* rather than present in person—a jab at how broadcasting was displacing domestic intimacy. **"Nothing Left but That"** jokes about two emerging technologies: the bridge-jumping reference mocks sensationalized news, while the television gag predicts it will disrupt dating by allowing people to watch movies at home instead of going out. The remaining items are brief one-liners mocking contemporary behaviors: movie-talkers, boxing costume conventions, and Scottish frugality. The "shotgun wedding" cartoon references forced marriages caused by pregnancy—presented as outdated by 1928. Overall, the page satirizes how modern technology and social changes were reshaping traditional family and social interactions.
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JUDGE GAGS TO RICHES By R. C. O'Briex | Modern Lullaby Hushabye Baby, go to sleep, Close your great big eyes; Close your great big mouth es well; Hear these lullabies, Listen, child, and listen well, Mama'll sing them—so; This is Papa talking; Mama's On the radio. Nothing Left but That When a fellow jumps off a bridge. it's probably bees is a pedestrian, ase he When television comes into more general usage, there won't we Wh: be so many dates made over the bag wire. ON At Least It's all right for people to talk about a good movie when they see one, but they should wait until it’s ie over, é 1, Variation “Shotgun wedding,” 1928 style. Mine in May, his in June, mighty soon, As he found out in August. People who live in glass houses | have children who turn out to be window demonstrators. | It's about time boxers wore 2 different. costume. How about pajamas? “Make me a child again just for . tonight,” Once said a Scotehman—and | Scotchmen are tight; “T leave tonight on a boat trip up there; | Make me a child and I'll travel | half-fare.”” | A couple of contrary ants go to a sluggard. comicbooks.com