Judge, 1934-10 · page 13 of 36
Judge — October 1934 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains multiple sections typical of Judge's satirical format: **Top Cartoon ("Okay, boss, two Bronxs!"):** Shows a waiter serving clients at what appears to be a restaurant. The joke satirizes pretentious diners ordering obscure drinks—the woman asks for a cocktail "made up of all different colors" (green, yellow, brown), then reveals she had it once "in a restaurant in Cincinnati," mocking both her lack of sophistication and Midwestern tourist culture. **"Tiny Tots Guide" Section:** A humorous column for adults includes a Nazi reference ("Hitler running thru the Ghetto")—this appears to be wartime-era satire, likely from the 1940s given the crude joke about Nazi brutality. **"What Do You Know About New York?":** A trivia quiz mocking New Yorkers' (lack of) knowledge about their own city—questions about obscure landmarks, the Yankee Stadium, and historical figures. It's gentle satire about urban provincialism. **Bottom Cartoon:** Depicts children playing a rough contact sport, with one shouting about running "under the crossbar"—likely satirizing dangerous children's games. The page exemplifies Judge's mix of social commentary, urban humor, and era-specific references.
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