Question

In 1916 The New York Tribune Newspaper made fun of what they called "______________". Cartoonists lampooned the ukulele craze by depicting upper-class people wearing grass skirts in the middle of a New York winter while playing the uke of course. This did nothing to dull the popularity of the ukulele.

a) The Tiny Guitar Fad.
b) The Hawaiian Invasion.
c) The Ukulele Craze.
d) The Uke Mania.

Answer 1

In 1916, The New York Tribune newspaper satirized the popular 'Ukulele Craze' with cartoons depicting upper-class people wearing grass skirts in a New York winter while playing the ukulele.

Step-by-step explanation:

The New York Tribune newspaper made fun of what they called 'The Ukulele Craze'. Cartoonists depicted upper-class people wearing grass skirts in the middle of a New York winter while playing the ukulele, satirizing the popularity of the instrument in 1916. Despite the ridicule, the ukulele remained popular.