Judge, 1934-09 · page 12 of 36
Judge — September 1934 — page 12: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains two distinct satirical pieces: **"Why We Sometimes Envy the Nudists"** (right) mocks the burdens of clothing fashion and social expectations. A husband and wife bicker about his wardrobe choices—new ties, suits, and golf attire—while creditors threaten legal action over unpaid bills. The satire suggests that constant pressure to maintain fashionable appearance and keep up with social status (exclusive golf clubs, designer purchases) creates financial strain and marital discord. Nudists, by contrast, avoid these expenses and social performance entirely. **"The Same Old Moon"** (center/left) uses romantic irony. Young Oscar Whipple courts his dream girl under September's moon with flowers; ten years later, the same moon shines on him carrying potatoes, stove polish, and laundry soap instead—marriage has replaced romance with domestic drudgery. The illustration shows a lighthouse and couple, emphasizing how time transforms idealistic courtship into prosaic household management. Both pieces satirize early 20th-century marriage and consumer culture's demands.
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G “LIX3 i ~ ead ag v a “Sis went to the movies!” The Same Old Moon EPTEMBER, the month of romance, of harvest moons > and nut brown fields, of tangy air and wood fire smoke. September and Oscar Whipple was going to meet the of his dreams. The same moon that had shone on Romeo and Juliet, on Dante and Beatrice, on Paola and Francesca, beamed its approval on Oscar and his armful of flowers. September, the same harvest moons and nut brown fields, the same tangy air and wood fire smoke. S mber ten years later and Oscar Whipple was again going to meet the girl of his dreams. The same moon that had shone on the famous lovers of histo ain beamed its approval on 0 and his armful of potate , sugar, stove polish, break- fast food, canned salmon, clothes pins and laundry soap. Why We Sometimes Envy the Nudists “W L, what do you think of those ties? Wasn't it nice of me to get them for your birthday? The clerk said bright checks are the very latest thing in neckties, id I want you to keep right in style, dear.” “Well, well—a new suit, eh? Where’s the fire sz “You didn't get e right shirts Hmm—that's mighty strai make such a mistake in this laun “Well, there’s no use gett about it, dear. If you wanted tonight why oner? You look like ah it anyway—or a beetle.” hose flannels look pret vd probably look pretty good to a moth. Ha, ha!” ‘Oh, T meant to tell you, r, T saw the best looking squi Sak’s this ing—a perfect dream, And you know haven't a thing to wear. And it was such a bargain that I...” “Boy, that's some pair of plus fours— You sure n't any stowaways in ’em? Ye this is a pretty exclusive golf cl lot of people would like to get in! “Unless we receive full payment for the suit you 1 from us last year, we The Barber Does His Homework. comicbooks.com