Judge, 1932-06-11 · page 11 of 36
Judge — June 11, 1932 — page 11: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Explanation for Modern Readers This is a cartoon from *Judge* magazine titled "Do you mind if I fish, dear?" The image depicts two figures in a gondola on what appears to be a Venetian canal, with dark architectural elements in the background. The satire appears to concern a husband asking permission from his wife to fish during what should be a romantic outing—the gondola being associated with romance in Venice. The humor likely plays on domestic power dynamics: the husband seeking approval for a leisure activity that might be considered inconsiderate to his companion. Without additional context about the magazine's publication date or specific political allusions, the exact target of the satire remains unclear, though it appears to mock either marital relationships or social pretension associated with European travel.
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JUDGE “Do you mind if I fish, dear?”