Judge, 1929-03-16 · page 11 of 36
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# "Judge" Magazine Cartoon Analysis This page satirizes **modern newspaper sensationalism and unreliability** by presenting Julius Caesar's assassination (44 B.C.) as breaking news through contemporary wire service bulletins. The cartoon depicts a social gathering where someone says "Take my hand for a rubber, Jones—we're only playing for fun," likely referencing casual bridge or card games, while the news bulletins mock how real papers report evolving stories. The joke: **The Associated Press and other outlets issue contradictory, constantly-revised bulletins about Caesar's death**—from "unverified rumor" to "stabbed to death" to denials by authorities to finally confirmed assassination. Details shift wildly (blackjacking vs. knives, hospital names, casualty counts). The satire targets **journalism's rush to publish unconfirmed information, corrections, competing rumors, and sensationalism**—treating ancient history as urgent modern news. By applying 1920s newspaper chaos to a 2,000-year-old event, Judge critiques how papers prioritize speed and drama over accuracy, making them unreliable sources regardless of the story.
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