Judge, 1914-08-01 · page 17 of 24
Judge — August 1, 1914 — page 17: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects short humorous anecdotes translated from European satirical publications (Munich, London, Prague). The jokes target familiar domestic situations: **"The Wise One"** mocks marital dynamics—a wife is actually *upset* her husband capitulated too quickly in an argument, preferring a man who stands his ground. **"A Follower of Nietzsche"** satirizes modern women's fashion (likely the 1920s, given context) by depicting a man so frustrated by contemporary styles that he wants to treat women like children with whips and toys—a crude jab at both new fashions and Nietzschean philosophy about dominance. **Other sketches** joke about class differences ("milkman" implies unsociable hours), romantic jealousy (an artist husband's appreciation of beauty threatens a vain employer), marital decline (a husband's "wool gathering" implies mental absence after two years of marriage), and shoe-shopping rituals. The satire assumes readers share conservative anxiety about modern social change—fashion, women's independence, marriage stability.
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Copsrivit, Merremtor fer The Wise One hlimm, Klara, wenn du gezankt hast. Denke doch, der Klgere gil “Das ist ea ja eben—er hat ja gleich nachgegeben.”* “After all, Clara, it is not such a seri- ous matter if you quarreled with your Remember, the wise one gives “That's just it; he gave in immedi- ately."”"—Meggendorfer Blaetter (Munich). Copyright. Pliegende Blactter A Follower of Nietzsche "Nee, meine Damen, sei'n Se mer nich’ beese, aber wenn ich de moderne Frauenmode betrachte Uber- zommt mir immer e’ gindliches Geliate, egal e’ Peitsche i2.de Hand zu nehmen und ¢” bisschen ‘Kreisel’ zu “Now, ladies, don’t get angry at me, but whenever I look at the new fashions for ladies, | am overcome by a childish desire to take a whip and play top.’’— Fliegende Blaetter (Munich). A Suitable Calling “What business are you going to put your son to, Brown?"’ “Well, haven’t decided yet; but judg- ing from the hours he keeps, I should say he was naturally cut out for a milkman.’” —Bulletin (Sydney). Hodge —That’s the best of comin’ early, Maria. We've got the best seats in the "ouse!—Punch (London). Clever Also Mrs. Jellus (to prospective parlormaid) —I am afraid you won't do. You see, you are—er—very good-looking, and my husband, being an artist, is a great ad- mirer of female beauty, and—— Parlormaid (interposing) — Yes, ma’am; any one can see that by his marrying you. Mrs. Jellus—Er—well, anyway, I will give you a month’s trial.—Tatler (Lon- don). At the Shoe Store “Ty budou dost, vasnosti, Jen si racte trochu dupnoat.’ "J, Kdybych tosioved'! Jé jsem uz dva roky zenat.” “They’ll do you, sir. Just stamp your foot a little, please.’’ “Yes, if I knew how! I've been mar- ried two years!’’— Humoristicke Listy (Prague). Little Wool Visible Mr. Balder—1 beg your pardon, Miss Kate. Did you address me? I’m afraid my wits were wool gathering. Miss Kate—-They haven't had much suc- cess, have they?—Punch (Melbourne). comicbooks.com