Judge, 1917-01-06 · page 20 of 32
Judge — January 6, 1917 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects humorous cartoons and jokes from European satirical publications (German, French, and British) during what appears to be World War I era, based on references to "the Marne" (a major WWI battle). The cartoons use gentle domestic and military humor: a wife encouraging her poor-shot husband to practice (keeping young men occupied), a soldier unlearning waiter habits, a painter discussing a pale female subject, and a mother protecting her child from danger in expensive clothes. The page demonstrates how Allied nations' humor publications shared similar comedic sensibilities during wartime—focusing on everyday absurdities rather than propaganda. The international sourcing (Sketch, Lustige Blätter, Le Rire) suggests Judge was showcasing how different countries' satire magazines found common ground in universal human situations: marital dynamics, military adjustment, artistic pretension, and parenting anxieties.
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te "Dein Mann ist ein miserabler Schatze, meine Liebe. Warum animierst du ihn nur immer wieder zum Schies- es ist nur zur Beruhigung der jungen Herren “Your husband is a miserable shot, my dear, why do you always encourage him to shoot “Oh, that’s just to keep the young men from worrying.”—Lustige Blaetter (Berlin). rig The Anniversary “Et moi aussi, j'ai ma petite victoire sur la Marne! “I too have my little victory on the Marne!""—Le Rire (Paris). First nutt—I s getting on with t about? Second nutt—Top hole, old chap. The dog has stopped biting me when I call. -Sketch (London). ol’ man, how are you girl you were so keen <P Force of Habit Sergeant—That’s not the way to stand at attention. You're not a waiter now, me lad.—London Opinion. In the Studio “Wie ist’s mit den Parben, Johann?” “Wollen der Herr Professor die schmale, blasse die gestern hier war?” « reichen s° noch!"* “Have we enough paint on hand, Jo- hann?” “Do you intend to paint the tiny, pale lady who was here yesterday?” “Well, there’s cnough for her.”"—Flie- gende Blactter (Munich). Pisses Sl eS Not in These Trousers The fond mother (to adventurous offspring) —Come away from the edge, will yer! Do yer want to dash yerself to pieces in yer best suit?—Sketch (London). mak dolls Sez I fo’'a supp dolla tinly Ah jedge six d cum, alimc tucks to sp good iestic treat I R Like You Like comicbooksrgem