Judge — January 1933 — page 11: what you’re looking at

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# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page contains two distinct satirical pieces: **"Slightly Sour Grapes"** (top) offers cynical commentary on 1920s dating and gender dynamics. The verses mock women who seek romantic advice yet behave poorly, men attracted to Southern-accented women (implying lack of intelligence), and the general superficiality of courtship. The accompanying photograph shows what appears to be a humorous/flirtatious scene, with the caption "This is the funniest thing I ever heard!" **"Rum Runner"** (bottom) is a Prohibition-era joke. It depicts a car at night with a large container, captioned "I'll mail you a check!" This references the illegal liquor trade during Prohibition (1920-1933). The humor lies in the casual, transactional nature of bootlegging—suggesting someone is purchasing illegal alcohol with a mailed check, treating criminal activity like ordinary commerce. Both pieces reflect 1920s social concerns: dating culture and Prohibition enforcement.