Judge, 1931-11-07 · page 8 of 36
Judge — November 7, 1931 — page 8: what you’re looking at
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# "Judge" Page Analysis: The Secret of Success **Top Cartoon:** A judge addresses courtroom spectators about closing windows. The caption quotes the judge explaining his "secret of success"—persistence. He uses a bulldog metaphor: the dog succeeds because it never lets go; similarly, one must "hang on" through life's struggles to achieve success. **Bottom Cartoon:** Depicts a amusement park ride malfunction with people being thrown about. The accompanying text, "Turnabout," humorously describes postcards tourists send home, contrasting pleasant wishes with chaotic reality. The joke satirizes the gap between vacation expectations and actual experiences—particularly the yokel's discovery that city attractions aren't always pleasant. Both pieces employ humor to comment on perseverance and expectations.
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