Judge, 1914-02-28 · page 22 of 24
Judge — February 28, 1914 — page 22: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects humorous comics and jokes translated from European publications (Budapest, Paris, Munich, Prague, London). The content reflects genteel, middle-class concerns of the era: **Key themes:** - **Social propriety**: A maid's tactful deflection when asked to critique her employer's appearance; a drunk man claiming he's attending a lecture - **Legal/bureaucratic absurdity**: A deaf-mute who refuses to speak except with his lawyer present - **Marital/romantic humor**: A woman who was engaged three years but "then it all ended" (implying she didn't marry him after all) - **Class dynamics**: Servants navigating their subordinate position with wit - **Physical humor**: A costume ball featuring children dressed as historical figures The page illustrates Judge magazine's practice of republishing European humor to amuse American readers. The jokes rely on wordplay, irony, and social observation rather than overt political commentary. The overall tone is lighthearted commentary on etiquette, romance, and human folly.
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A Dilemma “Nagyon meg vagyok hilve. Most nem tudom, teat igyak-e vagy tangét jarjak ?” “‘Thave a bad cold. I don’t know now what to do—whether to drink tea or dance the tango !'’—Borsszem Janko (Budapest). (C'est vous le sourd-muet ” “Parfaitement! Et je ne parlerai qu’en présence de mon avocat.”” “So you are deaf and dumb?”’ “Perfectly. But I will not say a word except in the presence of my attorney.’” —Le Rire (Paris). Mr. John Jin as George Washington's Father. as Geo Master John Jinks, ge Washington, Wht, Fliegende Rinetter Toilet Arts Dame (ihre Toilette beendigend)—Nun, Annette, wie findest Du mich? Zofe—Verzeihen, gniid'ge Frau. aber ich bin keine Kunstverstiindige! Lady (finishing her toilet)—Well, An- nette, how do I look to you? Maid —Excuse me, madam; I am not an art connoisseur. —Fliegende Blaetter (Munich). Natural Conclusion She (sentimentally)—I was engaged to him for three years—three beautiful, hap- py years—and then it all ended. He—I suppose you married him then? —London Opinion. Master Tommy Jinks, ‘as the Tree, Prize Winners at Our Fancy Dress Ball —Punch (London. ) A Gallant Reply “Ale co mi to ddvate? J& chei kartée na boty ane 8 EP ardon, prominte, ale kilys jeem se podival na vast nozku, mysiil jsem, ze tenhle by taky docela stacil.” “‘What are you giving me? I didn’t ask for a toothbrush. I want a shoe- brush.” “I beg your pardon, but when I saw your foot I thought this brush might do!"” —Humoristicke Listy (Prague). Correct Answer The Policeman— Where are you going at this time of night? The Wanderer—I'm—hic—goin’ to a lecture. —London Sketch, Copyright, Meggentorfer Binetter The Terrible Kid “Sie wollen wohl endlich Ernst machen ‘"* “Wie meinst du das?” “Na, meine Schwester sagte erst gestern: Wann macht der Esel wohl endlich Ernst?” “You probably now want to talk busi- ness."" hat do you mean?”” “Well, my sister said yesterday only, ‘When is the ass going to finally talk business?’ ’’—Meggendorfer Blaetter (Mu- nich). comicbooks.com w £oo-hEaE AQ