Judge, 1916-07-01 · page 18 of 28
Judge — July 1, 1916 — page 18: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects humorous quips from European publications during World War I, mocking war-related absurdities and social pretension. **"The Lady War Correspondent"** mocks a female war reporter, suggesting she's adopted masculine affectations (smooth-shaven, writes poetry) to fit in with rough military men. **"Spoken in Anger"** satirizes a cook's contempt for his employer's daughter's fiancé—a famous opera singer whom the cook reduces to a mere mechanical performer (graphophone = phonograph). The remaining jokes target wartime anxieties: people becoming numb to war's horrors, civilians fearing Zeppelin attacks, wives' supposed incompetence at domestic economy, and military food quality. One sketch depicts a shoemaker's apprentice being physically mistreated, another shows an officer dismissing complaints about substandard tea. The humor is broadly European—sourced from Munich, Paris, London, and Prague publications—reflecting shared WWI experiences and dark comedy about civilian life during conflict.
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The Lady War Correspondent ich ankam. tragen all Heute sind si ts wore full beards. To-« are smooth shaven and write poetry.”"— Jugend (Munich). s in Anger Cook (to the proud daughter of the house who is engaged to a famous singer)—You needn’t be so smart about your fiancé, Miss, all I have to do is to drop a penny in the graphophone and he has to sing for me! —Meggendorfer Blaetter (Munich). eee “What a bore! One gets used to the idea of war; it’s as monotonous as ever!” “ a little, my dear; we'll soon have f our relatives wounded.” —Le Rire Youthful patriot—Take away the night- light, Mary, I'd rather risk the dark than attract a Zeppelin. —Punch (London). He Meant Well Hostess (during a rather meagre meal)— T am going next week to attend some lec- tures on “Domestic Economy in) War- time.” Her neighbor (meaning to be pleasant)— But [am sure you don't require any lessons in economy!—Passing Shvw (London). “What are you crying about, Pepiku?” “Ttain’t fair! the master always gi me by the but the girl apprentice he grabs. by the chin!” —Humoristicke Listy (Prague). The officer (after 2 complaint) —This tea’s all right. What's the complaint? 7 Tt ain't tea, sir; it’s ste r—And very nice stoo fellow ian thimbl they band \ upstai lish. The befogs the re womer colonic en for nothin; the ho unthin AWes| A Wi de campai sate. UNCI money Pelled | cooked, ———