Judge, 1913-02-22 · page 16 of 24
Judge — February 22, 1913 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects humorous anecdotes translated from European satirical publications (Sketch, Le Rire, Meggendorfer Blaetter, etc.), presenting jokes that rely on cultural misunderstandings and social commentary familiar to international readers. The cartoons mock everyday absurdities: a distracted motorist, a fencing dispute resolved through boxing instead, bureaucratic incompetence (a mayor using the town's new fire engine for personal outings while buildings burn), marital role-playing confusion, and a doctor's patient who avoided visits because she wasn't actually sick—implying she enjoyed being ill for the attention. The "Ink Spots" joke employs offensive period language reflecting casual racism in early 20th-century humor. Overall, the page demonstrates how Judge republished foreign humor to entertain American audiences with relatable comedic scenarios while showcasing European wit.
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WITH FOREIGN F The Absorbed Motorist. The Knut (as he feels a bump)—Gee whiz! What a chicken!—Sketch (Lon- The Modern Duello. “Tu_ne lui as done pas dit que tn faiszis de I'es- crime “Si, alora il m’a montré qu'il faisait de la boxe.” “Did you not tell him that you could fence?"’ ‘Yes; but then he showed me that he could box!'"'"—Le Rire (Paris). The Ink Spots. “Clest pas moi! c'est le négre qui a pleuré sur la page. uD (3 wasn 't me! The nigger cried on that page!'’—Le Sourire (Paris). ia SS Skirmishing. “Es ist eigentlich abscheulich von dir, Erna, dass dy mich immer beim Lernen meiner Rolie stérat. ‘Wiesodenn? Du hast ja eine Rolle als junger nn, die wirst du wohl auch so spielen kin- “It is really horrid of you, Erna, that you should always disturb me when I am studying my part!"’ “‘How so? You have the role of a young married man—surely you should be able to play it also!’’—Meggendorfer Blaetter (Munich). A Privilege of Office. “Wie war es miglich, dass der Brand solche Aus- dehnung nehmen konnte? Die Gemeinde hat doch erst kGrzlich eine Automobilfeuerspritze ange- echafft!” “Ja wissen S’, die is nicht zur Stell’ g’wesen . mit der hat der Herr Burgermeister und seine Fami- lie g’vad" ‘n Ausflug g’macht!” Stranger—How was it possible for the fire to gain such headway? Only a short time ago the community procured an automobile fire engine. Native—Well, you know, it wasn’t on hand. His honor, the mayor, was just taking an outing in it with his fam- ily.—Fliegende Blaetter (Munich). FUNMAKERS A New Year Engagement. +h will deine Braut werden! Und denk’d hun in diesem Jahr meine allererst Yes, I will be your fiancee! And just think! This is my very first engagement this year!'’—Lustige Blaetter (Berlin). Oh, Law! New junior partner—Well, I've suc- ceeded in settling that Arnold case, dad. Senior partner—What! Goodness, boy, why, I gave you that case as an annuity! —Tatler (London). The Pretty Patient's Excuse * Ach, ich echiime mich wahrhaftig, Herr Doktor. dasa ich’Sie so lange nicht mehr besuchte, aber ich war wirklich nicht kran| “Truly, I am ashamed of myself, doc- tor, that I have not been to see you in such a long time; but, really, I haven't been sick!"'—Fliegende Blaetter (Mu- nich). comicbooks.com