Judge, 1929-06-08 · page 13 of 36
Judge — June 8, 1929 — page 13: what you’re looking at
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# Judge Magazine Satire Explanation This page satirizes boxer Gene Tunney's encounter with playwright George Bernard Shaw. The dialogue presents Tunney as an unexpectedly eloquent, cultured fighter who has retired from boxing and now speaks in refined language about "mental capacity" and "self-defense as an art." Shaw, represented as intellectual and somewhat condescending, is portrayed as surprised by Tunney's sophistication. The humor lies in the contrast between Tunney's tough boxer persona and his articulate, almost pretentious speech. The top cartoon mocks this incongruity—showing a brutish fighter carrying a woman, captioned about weight reduction—undermining the "refined gentleman" Tunney presents himself as being during his conversation with Shaw. The bottom cartoon, featuring a lifeboat caption, appears unrelated satirical commentary on contemporary events or social conditions.
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Morsrain Crimpen When Mr. Tunney Met George Bernard Shaw G. B. S.—Well, well, how's the old champ? Mr. Tuxxry—I find the conti- nental climate an excellent stimu- lant, thank you, and at present am in the best of health. i. B -I suppose you are ig anxious to climb ina ring and try out the old socker n? Mr. Te y—I have relin- quished the title which I obtained from Mr. Dempsey. 1 do. not contemplate further engagements in my former vocation, G. B. S.—Well, you sure Dempse wful plaste Mr. NNEY — Circumstances required that I apply considerable strength in my encounter with that gentleman. However, my superior mental ca ’ ding factor in all my victo- B. S.—Bo proved you could ts stopped that left hook in Chi- cago. Mr. Tunney—I have always severely censured myself for my Gosh, Emma, you'd oughto reduce hy the minute! momentary carelessness on- that occasion, Mr. wi G. B. S.—And who do you think will be the next champion? Mr. Texxev—I have surren- dered what former interest [may have attached to the art of self- defense, At times it seems that yon get heavier the present contestants are moti- vated by mere love of gold. They no background, no traditions to inspire them, G. B. Er—by the have HCTOSS: seem to have way, you come any good hooks lately, Mr. ‘Tunney? —Ben Brapex “Thank gavd, there’s a lifeboat! I feel much safer.” comicbooks.com