Judge, 1931-06-06 · page 10 of 36
Judge — June 6, 1931 — page 10: what you’re looking at
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# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page contains three satirical pieces typical of 1920s American humor: **"You Call That Religion?"** depicts a clergyman objecting to theatrical titles like "Did She Sin?" and "Scarlet O-Lily-White" as scandalous, while the theater manager suggests increasingly risqué alternatives ("Petting Daughters"). The satire mocks religious hypocrisy—the reverend eventually accepts "Should Your Daughter Pet?" if properly framed as a sermon. This reflects 1920s culture wars over morality in entertainment and the "Jazz Age" tension between conservative and modern values. **"Mistake"** jokes about a wrong-number call to a bathtub instead of a gin supplier, likely referencing Prohibition (1920-1933), when alcohol was illegal and obtaining it required covert channels. **"Necessity"** satirizes scientific predictions about future glass houses while cynically noting that if Prohibition continues, stomachs will need reinforced construction—another Prohibition-era gag suggesting the drinking culture's resilience despite legal restrictions.
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