Judge, 1913-02-08 · page 16 of 24
Judge — February 8, 1913 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects brief satirical jokes and cartoons from European humor magazines, translated for American readers. The content reflects early 20th-century social humor across several countries (Germany, Austria, Britain, France). The satire targets: - **Class hypocrisy**: The "Millers" joke mocks people who socialize with those they consider beneath them, tolerated only for their dinner parties. - **Parental absurdity**: A child logically suggests giving away his *father* rather than his pet rabbit to help a fatherless boy. - **Literary confusion**: A Berlin magazine jokes that *Sherlock Holmes* is somehow involved in a *Merchant of Venice* production. - **Workplace gender dynamics**: A female employee's request for a day off is met with sarcasm about her taking five years off previously. - **Continental courtesy**: French motorists hit animals but receive thanks anyway—satirizing exaggerated politeness. The page demonstrates how Judge showcased international humor to highlight universal human follies.
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Partially Expert. “Ein Insect ist Ihnen ins Auge geflogen? Da wer- de. ich schnell den alten Professor rufen!” der besonders geschickt ? “Das weniger, aber der sammelt doch Insecten.” “‘Has an insect got into your eye? Then I shall quickly call the old pro- fessor.’’ “Is he specially expert?” “Not so much that, but he is making a collection of insects.’’—Meggendorfer Blaetter (Munich). Affection. Mother (after relating pathetic story) —‘Now, Reggie, wouldn’t you like to give your bunny to that poor little boy you saw to-day who hasn’t any father?”’ Reggie (clutching rabbit)—‘‘Couldn’t we give him father instead? Punch (London). The Terror of Bond Street. “Pippa Passes’? (new version).— Punch (London). Schreckliche Menschen, diese Millers! Kaum man damit verkehren kann.” enn das Exsen bei ihnen nicht #0 vorzg- inden sie eben Gberhaupt ganz unge- “These Millers are dreadful people— hardly fit to be associated with!’" “Yes; if they didn’t give such excel- lent dinners, they would be altogether unbearable !"’"—Fliegende Blaetter (Mu- nich). Poor Shakespeare ! “ Heute wird der ‘Kaufmann von Venedig* gege- "? Wer splelt denn den Sherlock? 1” “The ‘Merchant of Venice’ is going to be produced to-day." “Well, who is playing Sherlock?"’’— Ulk (Berlin). Feminine Arithmetic. Typist —‘‘It's my birthday to-morrow ; I'm going to take a day off.’’ Bookkeeper—'‘Why don’t you take five years off, same as you did last year?’’—Bystander (London). A Common Situation. Boy (company present) —‘‘Mother, will the dessert hurt me to-night, or is there enough to go round?"’—London Opinion, Thank You! “ Nous avons écrasé deux chiens, une douzaine de poules et renversé deux caricles, ils sont encore gen- ils de nous dire merci, Motorist (reading sign)—‘‘We have run over two dogs, a dozen hens, and upset two carts. They are still kind enough to say, ‘Merci.’''—Le Sourire (Paris). comicbooks.com