Judge, 1892-06-18 · page 7 of 16
Judge — June 18, 1892 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects brief satirical jokes and comic vignettes typical of Judge's humor circa early 20th century. **Key items:** - **"Violated the Proprieties"**: Social satire mocking rigid etiquette rules—a man named Black wearing a yellow necktie is considered shocking breach of fashion. - **"All That Was Left"**: Dark humor about a man sitting on dynamite that explodes, leaving nothing but a porous plaster (medicinal bandage) to bury. - **"The Reason He Left Home"**: Domestic humor: a man avoids his wife by living at a restaurant; her mother visits constantly. - **"Had Seen Enough"**: Ethnic humor (now offensive) about a Chinese quarter and an uncle's prejudice. - **"The Little One's View"**: A child's innocent logic—her stomach-ache couldn't be from good pie, so it must be her own fault. - **"Switched Off"**: Racist violence played for laughs—a conductor chokes a Black passenger over a fare dispute. The page reflects Judge's era: snobbish social commentary mixed with casual racism and xenophobia presented as entertainment.
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