Judge, 1913-12-13 · page 18 of 24
Judge — December 13, 1913 — page 18: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects humorous anecdotes from foreign publications, translated for American readers. The cartoons illustrate working-class and domestic humor from British, French, Hungarian, and Australian sources. The jokes rely on character types and situations: a boy's excuse about fishing (Sabbath observance humor), a girl struggling with stubborn donkeys (rural incompetence), a maid's accident with pudding (servant mishaps), flirtation gone wrong (gender dynamics), a landlord's child-aversion (housing disputes), and marital exchanges about dress and household chores. The recurring themes are *class-based humor*—servants, working families, and rural folk—and *domestic comedy* depicting wives, husbands, and children in everyday conflicts. The "His Sad Loss" cartoon's punchline (a widower relieved of responsibility) exemplifies the period's cynical marital humor. These are primarily *observational gags* rather than political satire, showcasing how different English-language publications mined domestic life for comedy.
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On the Side of the Anglers Tommy (explaining his late arrival at Sunday school)—I wanted to go fishin’, but father wouldn't let me. Minister—I'm delighted to hear you have a parent with such excellent prin- ciples regarding the Sabbath. Did your father explain his reasons? Tommy —Yessir. 'E said there wasn’t enough bait for two.—Sketch (London). Under the Windmill “Hol maradtél ennyi ideig, kislanyom ?” ‘Jaj, Sregapdm, nem birtam evvel a két szamérral. Az euviket méa ceak tilajrom az ‘canernmel, dea masik még taldn kigyelmednél is okosabb.”” “Why did you stay away so long, my little girl?”’ “Well, grandfather, I could not get ahead with these two donkeys. One of them I could fool easily enough, but the other must be even smarter than you.’’— Borsszem Janko (Budapest). A Glimpse of the Underworld Maid (in hoarse whisper)—Excuse me, mum! Cook ses she’s very sorry, but she’s trod on the pudding.—Punch (Lon- don). The Modern Flirt “Oh! mol, mademoiselle, il me suffirait de cing Fog nutes pour connaitre vos pensées les plus in “Comme cela serait genant pour vous !" “Oh, mademoiselle, it would take me but five minutes to know your most inti- mate thoughts!’’ “How unpleasant that would be for you!’"—Le Rire (Paris). The Bad Landlord “C'est honteux de,me donner conge avec un homme tombé en enfance “Justement, I’ propriétaire veut pas d’enfant dans maison “It is a shame to give me notice to move when I have a man in his second childhood.’’ “That's just it; the landlord does not want children in the house.’’—Le Sourire (Paris). Pine Qiatte As Others See Us Mrs. Wayback—'Ere, Bill, for ’eaven's sake git behind me an’ see if my noo dress looks like that! If yer say it does, I'll go straight ’ome at once.—Bulletin (Syd- ney). Mr. Casey's Rejoinder Mrs, Casey (sitting up in bed)—Moike, . did yez put out the cat? Mr. Casey—Oi did. Mrs. Casey—Oi don't belave it. Mr. Casey—Well, if yez think Oi’m a liar, get up and put ‘er out yerself.— Sketch (London). His Sad Loss “T am sorry to hear of your sad loss, Mr. Brown. poor wife!’ “Miss her? I should think I do! I shouldn’t be doing this ’ere if she was about, I can tell 'ee.’’"—Lordon Opinion. How you must miss your comicbooks.com — | 223 ae