Judge, 1916-06-17 · page 17 of 28
Judge — June 17, 1916 — page 17: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects humorous anecdotes reprinted from European satirical magazines (Munich, Prague, London) during what appears to be World War I, given references to "war artist's model" and "writing war-poetry." The jokes reflect early 20th-century social attitudes: gender dynamics (boys helping girls with skates; girls refusing reciprocal help), marriage and parenthood (a widower preferring baby care to remarriage), domestic life (a wife annoyed by her husband's social awkwardness), and wartime domestic disruption (a father so consumed by composing war poetry that his family must assist his emotional state). These are gentle domestic comedies rather than political satire—aimed at readers amused by marital misunderstandings, child logic, and the absurdities of everyday life. The international sourcing suggests Judge magazine's editors selected humor that transcended national boundaries while reflecting shared bourgeois concerns.
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LAUGHS gens wollen mit ¥ \dchen niemals.” “The boys must be better people than the girls here, mama. The boys always help me buckle on my skates, but the girls never do!” —Meggendorfer Blaetter (Munich). Experienced Prancku; mas to maly dite, m dsi znova neozenis? “Tam surprised at you, Francku; you have a baby and must mind it all day long. ‘hy don’t-you marry again?” ot much! I'd a thousand times rather take care of a baby than of a wife.’— Humoristicke Listy (Prague). FROM OVER THE SEA zl, why did you shake Zenzl?” “Because she lived on the fourth floor. I'm no mountain climber!"”—Jugend (Mu- nich). Another Indispensable The war artist’s model—Punch (London). Unappreciative Dolly—Why is the Colonel's wife so angry with you, Bertie dear? Bertie—Well, you know, old girl, I dunno. She said she’d be glad of my company at dinner, and when I took ’em round she didn’t scem to like it. Extraordinary woman!—Sketch (London). Inspiration oyachbar: Sag’ mal Neighbor—Tell me, child, what on carth is this terrible noise going on at your house? Child—O! Father is writing war-poetry and the whole family has to help to get him into the right mood.—Fliegende Blaetter (Munich). comicbooks.com