Judge, 1916-01-08 · page 20 of 28
Judge — January 8, 1916 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects humorous cartoons and anecdotes from international publications (Punch, London Opinion, Le Rire Paris, Munich's Meggendorfer Blätter, and Sketch), showcasing overseas wit for American readers. The jokes reflect early 20th-century concerns: a doctor's patient monopolizing his time with an unfinished story; a retired baron unable to quit horse-racing despite age; wartime hardships ("Hard Times") affecting civilians; a woman hypocritically criticizing another's bathing suit; and two rabbits preferring to kill each other rather than live in peace—likely a WWI reference to human conflict. One cartoon shows a collector requesting "liquid fire" (possibly explosives or incendiary devices), hinting at wartime preoccupations. The "Tu Quoque" piece (meaning "you also") mocks hypocrisy—criticizing others' behavior while doing the same. These are lighthearted social observations about human nature, class, aging, and the absurdities of wartime life, presented for American audiences' entertainment.
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