Judge, 1915-07-31 · page 20 of 28
Judge — July 31, 1915 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects humorous cartoons from European satirical magazines, republished in the American *Judge* to show how different countries' publications handled similar social themes. The cartoons satirize wartime realities and social dynamics, likely from World War I era: - **"Ambiguous"** mocks marital discord—a husband suggests his quarrelsome wife's absence would improve their finances, implying even unhappy marriages have economic benefits. - **"The Chest Nut"** satirizes military recruiting deception: a young man lies about his age (claiming twenty-two when younger), but the recruiter calls him out for exaggerating his chest measurement instead—highlighting how recruits and officials both bend truth. - **"So Much for So Much"** mocks social opportunism during wartime: civilians endure air-raid warnings and crowded shelters, yet treat the danger as merely an excuse for socializing ("we get seats"). The page demonstrates how *Judge* positioned itself as cosmopolitan, sharing European wit while implicitly critiquing wartime absurdities affecting civilians across multiple nations.
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Coparight, Fliegende Riwetter Ambiguous Gatte (zur zanksichtigen Frau)—Wie schén kénn- The Chest Nut ten wir leben, wenn Du eine andere wiirst ! aesas _ Recruiter—What’s your age? Husband (to his quarrelsome wifey—How Old tady (to parson—a perfect stranger ee loraees woth : fi ; who has joined the new army)—Weil, my Bluffer (determined to do the patriotic nicely we could live: fogether: If you were lad, isn’t this be! i r thing and get to the front) —Twenty-tw« only another woman! —Fikgeade Bloetter ‘2% isn't this better than hanging sbout yaaa : y-Ewo: (Munich) street corners and spending your time in Recruiter—I said your age—not your chest . public houses?—Punch (London). measurement.—Sketch (London). So Much for So Much Look out! Zeppelin! —Lustige Blaetter “Why do you recognize a fellow like “Oh, well, we get seats, and that is (Berlin). that?"’ something !''"—Tokyo Puck. comichooks.coun