Judge, 1930-07-12 · page 8 of 36
Judge — July 12, 1930 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page The top cartoon shows a judge interviewing a man, with the caption quoting the man asking why Gandhi didn't write to the Times about his grievance. This satirizes assumptions that colonized peoples should use British institutional channels (like the Times newspaper) rather than pursuing direct action or civil disobedience. The right-side text commentary mocks Ghandi's political effectiveness, referencing his loss of possessions ("short as well") and sarcastically suggesting Chicagoans should feel "happy" merely to be alive. The quote by R.C. O'Brien critiques advice to stay home rather than organize for change. The bottom sequential panel shows a swimming or diving sequence—likely satirizing physical culture or athletic pursuits as frivolous alternatives to political engagement.
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JUDGE Lo, the Poor Indian! From the pictures we have seen we'd say that Ghandi has not only lost his cause; he's lost his shirt as well, Among other places reporting large increases in population is the under world, ns should be of a an other people; it should make them feel great just to be alive. The — old-fashioned — killer had notches in his gun. ‘The modern killer has dents in his fenders. Although he never receives one, the fellow who advises the folks to stay home and sit on the poreh on a Sun- day afternoon instead of going for a drive, deserves a life-saving medal as “Damme, sir, if this fellow Ghandi had a grievance why didn’t he much as anybody. write to the Times?” —R. C. O'Brien comicbooks.com