Judge, 1935-08 · page 13 of 36
Judge — August 1935 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This page from *Judge* magazine contains two cartoons satirizing different subjects: **Top cartoon**: Shows a domestic scene where a woman confronts a man about "ivy-covered cottages," likely mocking either romantic idealism or housing/real estate aspirations during the era. **Bottom cartoon**: Depicts a car accident or incident at "Third and Elm," with Mrs. Flanagan apparently picking up an injured person. The humor appears to derive from the casual or darkly comedic nature of the situation. The page's header, "You're Telling Us?", frames these as ironic commentary on various quotations from politicians and public figures above, suggesting hypocrisy between their stated principles (politics not affecting job-giving, diplomatic conduct, etc.) and reality. Without specific historical context about the people quoted or current events referenced, the exact satirical targets remain somewhat unclear, though the general theme concerns the gap between public statements and actual behavior.
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