Judge, 1916-09-09 · page 20 of 32
Judge — September 9, 1916 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page compiles humorous cartoons and jokes from European publications, translated for American *Judge* readers. The content reflects World War I anxieties: **"How the Martians Look at the War"** jokes that extraterrestrials would find Earth's two-year celebration of fireworks (artillery bombardment) absurd—dark humor about the war's continuation. **"Their Daughters"** presents a patriotic mother bragging that her daughter works in munitions factories, while disapproving of "slackers." It reflects wartime social pressure on women to contribute to war production. **"The Inspector"** shows a military-eligible man questioned why he's not in khaki (uniform), reflecting conscription concerns. **"Playing for Safety"** depicts someone avoiding local doctors during wartime, possibly fearing conscription or medical examination consequences. The German, French, and British sources indicate this represents international humor shared among Allied nations during WWI, emphasizing shared wartime experiences and social pressures across borders.
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