Judge, 1935-06 · page 13 of 37
Judge — June 1935 — page 13: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page from Judge presents satirical commentary on gender relations and social behavior, typical of 1920s-30s American humor magazines. **Main Content:** The page consists primarily of witty verse and observations about women's behavior and romantic relationships. "Slightly Sour Grapes" frames the collection—satirizing women who brag about past suitors while never actually marrying them. **Key Satirical Points:** - Women's contradictions in love and dating preferences - Male behavior at social gatherings (spendthrifts, bores, poor manners) - Women's pickiness about trivial matters (calling movies "picture shows") - The hypocrisy of women criticizing men's tastes while making poor romantic choices themselves **The Cartoons:** The illustrations show domestic and social scenes. One depicts a man at a piano with a child, captioned "Oh father, dear father, come home with me now"—likely referencing the temperance-era song about alcoholic fathers, used here ironically for comic effect. **Overall Tone:** Gentle, judgmental humor targeting both sexes' romantic follies, reflecting Jazz Age attitudes toward dating and marriage.
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Judge Slightly Sour Grapes NE thing I cannot understand Is why a wife has never Married all those charming men She boasts about forever? Portrait He's always a jolly good fellow Who likes to treat the bunch; He'll spend his last dime On a jolly good time Then he'll jolly well go without lunch. HEN you left, my heart was broken; y thing T had darling date that evening Or I'd surely have gone mai Hymn of Hate I'm generally not hard to please But I detest all kinds of cheese; And girls who do a snake hips better Than myself; I hate That requires answeri And I abhor house guests who bring You novels that you've read before; And men who sit upon the floor; T hate girls men d I hate my brown I hate good-looking platinum blondes And any talk of stocks and bonds; I'm generally not hard to please But I hate gentlemen who wheeze. IRLS who say goodnight down- stairs Never utter fervent prayers. ARLING, I'd forgive you for All you've done—and even more; (Anyone is apt to find He’s had a change of heart or mind); Had she been pretty, cute or bright I'm sure I'd sce that you were right; I'd wish you luck and leave in haste— But darling, where'd you get such taste? y Query Here is the thing we prayed for— A love that’s tried and true— 3ut now that we have tried it, What's there left to do? IRLS who hold good payi Seldom fall in love with gobs. Stubborn \ I'm really not a stubborn gal But I refuse to go To any movie with a guy Who calls it “picture show.” \A GIRL who talks to strangers when She’s on a train has found that men zardless of their sex appeal Make handy hosts at any meal. Right from My Heart Our little play ha And this goodbye is certain: It's so much fun to give the cue That drops the final curtain, —Evetyne Love Coorrr. “Oh father, dear father, come home with me now.” i comicbooks.com