Judge, 1914-10-24 · page 16 of 24
Judge — October 24, 1914 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects short humorous anecdotes from European satirical magazines (German, French, and British sources noted). The jokes target everyday frustrations and social absurdities: **Key jokes include:** - A woman demanding an expensive hat, promising brief wear - Unemployment insurance existing, but what's *really* needed is insurance against having to work - A waiter with no menu claiming good memory while eyeing the dirty tablecloth - A church pew mix-up over names - A man (possibly a politician or entertainer) bragging "Seven States want me!"—implying desperation rather than desirability - A beggar adjusting his lies based on what worked before - Transportation evolution: Samuel Pepys used sedan chairs to Hampton Court; modern youth use bicycles The bottom cartoon shows multiple cyclists crashed together, contrasting historical dignified travel with modern chaotic transportation. These are universal workplace, social, and domestic complaints presented as cross-cultural humor.
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einem Hute soll rhe dir auch, ihn “What! You want me to buy you this monster of ahat? Never!"’ “Oh, please, do! I will promise not to wear it longer than four weeks at the ut- most.’’—Meggendorfer Blaetter (Munich). A Greater Need “And now they've started a company to insure people against lack of employ- ment."’ “H'm! What we need is a company to insure against having to work.’’— Lustige Blaetter (Berlin). A Sure Guide “Waiter, give me the menu.’’ “*We have none, but I can tell you what we have.’’ “You must have a jolly good memory."” “Not at all. I simply look at the tablecloth."’—Pele Mele (Paris). Identifying Herself “Are you Mrs. Pilkington-Haycock?"” “No.” “Well, Lam, and this is her pew.’’— Punch (London). Hampton Court—and So Home hen sich um den ollen Homer nischt! Um mich be nothing! Seven States want me!” —Fliegende Blaetter (Munich). Ingenuity Financier—That is not the same tale that you told me a few days ago. Beggar—No, sir. But you didn’t be- lieve that one.—Mail (London). And Now The late Mr. Samuel Pepys, had he wished, as he did on various occasions, to visit Hampton Court, would doubtless have gone there and taken his wife or a lady friend in a sedan chair, and by that vehicle returned to town. The young buck of the present day has another method, as seen above.—Bystander (London). . comicbooks.com