Judge, 1914-08-08 · page 9 of 24
Judge — August 8, 1914 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The top cartoon depicts a surreal dentist's office populated by grotesque or demonic figures—shadowy creatures with large eyes and an otherworldly atmosphere. The artist (Emery) uses this nightmarish setting to humorously convey the anxiety many feel about dental visits, rendering the dentist's office as a hellish place. Below are three brief humor pieces: **"A Word in Season"** (by Tudor Jenks) satirizes the tired cliché "Is it hot enough for you?"—a common small-talk opener during heat waves. The author traces this phrase back through biblical and historical figures, arguing it's so old and worn that using it marks one as foolish. **"Foolish Query"** presents a dark joke about a boy's relationship with his dog, implying he maintains obedience through threats of violence. **"His Opinion"** is a wordplay joke: a man asked about marriage's success quips that "the bride never gets the best man"—a pun on wedding terminology. These are light, disconnected humor pieces typical of Judge magazine's format.
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A Word in Season E’RE sure to have some scorchers before the q coming fall, ¢) And probably this notice will do no good at all; But like poor Miss Cassandra, who lived in ancient Troy, We're going to do our duty, although it may annoy. Your ideas may be limited, but if you have a few, Don’t put that awful question, ‘‘Is it hot enough for you?" Poor Abel thought this funny, and hence the act of Cain; ’Twas put by Ham to Japheth, and that’s what brought the rain; And when the Queen of Sheba made Solo- mon her host, That wise old king did not trot out this cold and ancient roast. But if for some queer reason you wish to seem an ass, This phrase alone can hardly fail to put you in that class.—Tudor Jenks. Foolish Query “Does your dog love you, little boy?”” “Well, I guess he loves me, mister. He knows I'd lick him if he didn’t."” HIS OPINION Miss Fluff—Mr. Deepthought, do you think marriage is failure? Mr. Deepthought—Well, the bride never gets the best man. comicbooks.com