Judge, 1914-02-07 · page 16 of 24
Judge — February 7, 1914 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page compiles humorous cartoons and jokes reprinted from European and other international satirical publications—German (*Fliegende Blatter*), French (*Pele-Mele*, *Le Rire*), British (*Punch*), Australian (*Bulletin*), and Japanese (*Tokyo Puck*). The humor relies on everyday social situations: a waiter confronting diners who haven't ordered; a traveler choosing the cheaper train route; weather as an excuse for infrequent visits; a woman deflecting criticism about her plain dress by saying she'll wear gloves; a landlord demanding an audition before renting; exaggerated car accidents; and a tired passenger asking for a wake-up call. The bottom strip depicts "Mr. Puck" testing an invented "wild-beast-proof machine" that survives desert and hill journeys, ultimately proving its worth by landing on a crocodile. These are gentle, universal jokes about manners, travel, and daily absurdities, presented to American *Judge* readers as examples of international wit.
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Copyrgnt, Flegewte Riatter On the Wedding Trip ‘Kellner, zahlen !" “Aber, meine Herrachasten, Sie haben ja noch gar nichs bestellt {!"° “Waiter, check!"’ “But, sir, you haven't ordered anything yet!"'—Fliegende Blatter (Munich). Le PAYSAN.—Donnez-moi un billet pour Chalons! Quel Chaions? Sur Saone ou sur Marne? Quel est le moins cher? “Give me a ticket for Chalons!’’ “Which Chalons? On the Saone or on the Marne?"’ “Which is the cheaper?'’—Pele-Mele (Paris). Weatherbound Mrs. Brown (to unexpected visitor)— Why, what a surprise! It must be years since you last called on me! Mrs. Smith—Ah, well, my dear, con- sider the weather we have been having! —Bulletin (Sydney). Submission Tu vas sortir avec cette robe I! J’espire que tu vas thahiller un peu plus? jai, mon ami, je vais mettre des gants. “You are going out in that gown? I hope you will put something more on!"’ “Yes, dear. Iam going to put on my gloves.""—Le Rire (Paris). Conditional Musician—What’s the rent of this room, including the use of the piano? Landlady—I can't say offhand. You must play me something first.—London Opinion. aN x= Ws Te : We) NAS Exaggeration Stop! You've smashed “Hi, there! my foot !’” “Shut up, shut up! You'll be saying next I smashed your nose.""—Le Sourire (Paris). A Chance for Courtesy Ola lady—P’r’aps you wouldn't mind j ’ me when we gets to the next station. I’m a-goin’ to ’ave a wink o' sleep.—Punch (London). | | | 1-—After a good deal of head-raking Mr. Puck has in- vented a wild-beast-proof ma- chine like this. success, 2—A journey with it across to the machine. 8—Coming to a steep hill a desert proves it a decided Mr. Puck finds that he has forgotten to attach a brake 4—As good luck would have it, the machine lands on a crocodile and again proves its great worth.—Tokyo Puck. comicbooks.com