Judge — May 25, 1929 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis **Top Cartoon**: Shows a woman calling an operator about burglars in her house while appearing to be in bed. The humor relies on the era's telephone technology—she's using the operator as an emergency service, a common practice before 911 existed. **Bottom Section - "Foul Verse: The Game Cock"**: A poem by George Mitchell celebrating cockfighting as a "sport" involving fighting birds. The accompanying illustration shows a car crash, likely commenting on dangerous pastimes. The poem defends cockfighting against critics, arguing these birds are natural fighters "unlike the cultivated birds / Who fight for millions with but words"—apparently a dig at wealthy boxers or athletes who fought for prize money rather than sport's sake. The satire critiques both cockfighting enthusiasts and professional fighters as morally equivalent.