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Judge — April 29, 1916 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects satirical cartoons from European publications during World War I, arranged to amuse American readers with foreign humor about the war. The cartoons mock wartime absurdities: a child warns his father about muddy trench boots; Parisians sarcastically note the Seine's flooding means no water shortage while wine prices soar; a woman threatens hot tea over romantic jealousy; Germans joke about a pig seeking piglets under a bed; a boy complains rationing is "preposterous"; soldiers confuse which side fired a trench mortar; a farmer's undeliverable mail returns because he forgot to write his address on letters. The recurring theme is ordinary people coping with war's chaos and rationing through dark humor. By reprinting these international cartoons, Judge positions itself as cosmopolitan, sharing sophisticated European wit with American audiences—many of whom weren't yet in the war (which ended 1918). The satire suggests wartime foolishness transcends borders.
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Experience The small boy (to his father—just returned from the trenches)—I say, you'll cop it when muvver sees your boots! —Sketch (London). The Optimists and the Flooded Seine “Nous ne manquerons toujours pas d'eau.” ‘Le vin aussi monte beaucoup.” “Well, we shall not lack water.” “And wine is going up, too.” —Le Rire (Paris). “All right, m’girl, just wait till I catch vou busy. I'll pour the hot tea on your head, Twill”) —The Passing Show (London) In the Summertime tes willen, ein Schwein auf meinem Zim- hen S’ ka’ Ungst, Praul'n, dos is die Mutter t nur die Pertkel. die unter Ihrem Bett-sitzen! “ For goodness’ sake! A hog in my room!” id, Miss, it’s only a sow looking for her little pigs under your bed.”— Fliegende Blaetter (Munich). Cyril (cating his bread-and-jam—with not too much jam)=This is preposterous—this war economy.—Punch (London) A Matter of Moment “What was that, Bill?” “Trench mortar.” “Ours or theirs?” Involuntary ~ Das ist schrecklich! Alle meine Briefe } unbestellbar eurack.” “Da bist D" nur selber schuld d'rau, Bauer. W. schreibst D’ den Absender immer d'rauf?” “This is awful, all my letters come back marked ‘can’t locate.’” . “Well, it’s your own fault. Why do you put your address on them?”—Flicgende Blactter (Munich). comicbooks.com ol tor = a OL Gat See |