Judge, 1913-07-26 · page 16 of 24
Judge — July 26, 1913 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page reprints satirical cartoons from European publications, showcasing humor across different cultures. The content targets universal subjects: childhood mischief, vanity, courtship, and domestic life. **Key cartoons:** - **"The Little Blackmailer"** (Munich): A child threatens to tell his mother about improper behavior unless given money—implying adults' fear of marital entanglement. - **"Wise"**: A student caught stealing apples cleverly argues children needn't know everything, dodging punishment through cheek. - **"My Word!"**: Body-shaming satire on vanity and artistic representation. - **"Not Complete"**: A woman's marital happiness depends on furniture comfort, not her husband. **The satire's point:** Judge presents European humor as relatable—the jokes don't require specific political knowledge. They mock human nature: greed, vanity, laziness, and materialism across borders. By juxtaposing German, French, and British cartoons, the page suggests sophisticated American readers appreciate cosmopolitan wit, not just parochial politics.
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The Little Blackmailer Fritzel—Wenn Sie mir nicht _zwanzig Pfennige geben, sag ich’s der Mama, Sie werden verlobt ! Fritzel—If they don’t give me twenty pfennigs, I'll tell mamma. Then they will have to become engaged.—Meggen- dorfer Blaetter (Munich). My Word! Fat one—I call it most indelicate; and if any man wanted to paint me like that, my word! he'd regret it!—London Opinion, Wise (Der kleine Peperlwird vom Lebren beim Upfelateh- len erwischt.) “He, Kleiner, komm’ ‘mal zu mir her—ich mun sagen!" 11. Herr Lehrer, 80 kloine Babla brauchet net alles 2° wissa!"” Little Peperl is caught by the teacher, stealing apples. “Say, little fellow, come down here! minate very € are sal Hors nal yet to cher what w ing, w ahead worst words, I've got something to tell you."” food in ‘*No, no, teacher! Littie boys like me The don't need to know everything.’'—Flie- manufa gende Blaetter (Munich). chinist then all the luni bolt the Many tion go to inver was too was de’ pariors iron pic trip to | in appre The a wedges counten with ac rushes « little et office, rolltop smokes | lots of t eating. We a tract an foantain we will begin ta freshmer impossit this age Poultr chickens market, eafe proy nitus fo; freless « Prepare 1 Wie das schiau er- photographierenlievs,um — dachte Kleid in der Pho- sehlank zu erscheinen. tographie herauskam ! How Miss Eulalia had her picture taken in order to appear slender. And how the cleverly conceived dress showed on the photograph.—Ulk (Berlin). Wie Friulein Eulalia sich %1Qn ne chante pas ici ! ‘Ca tombe bien! Moi, je nb chante pas, je gueule!" “Singing is not allowed here.” “How fortuhat: I am not singing— I howl !""—Le Sourire (Paris). A Child Martyr “Tas pas besoin d'user la brosse; passe-mol-le deux minutes I". “You needn't use the brush. Just pass him over to me for two minutes!’’ Rire (Paris). What She Wanted “T am afraid, madam, we have shown you all our stock; but we could procure more from our factory.’’ “Well, perhaps you'd better. You see, I want something of a neater pattern and quite small—just a little square for my birdcage.’’—Punch (London). A Peculiar Compliment “ Was der Elefant fdr kolossale Ohren hat! Wenn ich mir dagegen die Ihrigen betrachte, Friulein Lore.” ‘*What colossal ears the elephant has! When I look. at yours alongside of them, Miss Laura——.—Meggendorfer Blaetter (Munich). Not Complete *Susze Loulou—was fehit noch zu unserem Gluck?” “Ein bequemerer Stubl, Emil!" “Sweet Loulou, what is there wanting to our happiness?” “‘A more comfortable chair, Emil.—"’ Jugend (Munich). comicbooks.com