Judge, 1930-06-07 · page 9 of 36
Judge — June 7, 1930 — page 9: what you’re looking at
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# "The Colonial Revolution" This satire mocks wealthy Americans' superficial nostalgia for Colonial history. The Weatherbys have purchased an authentically old house (once sheltering George Washington) in a fashionable neighborhood called "Budget Gardens," but their enthusiasm for historical authenticity is hollow—Mr. Weatherby wants to park his modern automobile in the colonial stable, prompting his wife's outrage that she'd be *seen* in their shabby two-year-old car. The joke: they cherish the appearance of Colonial virtue and struggle while remaining thoroughly modern and materialistic. The phrase "I love the old things" rings empty when contradicted by status anxiety about automobiles. The other cartoons (butcher shop, horsemen) appear unrelated brief gags typical of Judge's format.
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