Judge, 1917-03-10 · page 18 of 28
Judge — March 10, 1917 — page 18: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page compiles humorous short jokes and cartoons from various international satirical publications (Munich, London, Paris, etc.), translated for American readers. The cartoons mock everyday frustrations and social absurdities: - **"Bed-Fellows"**: A drunk man refuses to stop drinking beer despite doctors' warnings, suggesting stubbornness about health advice - **"Eligible"**: A theater manager offers a plucked chicken a leading role—dark humor about reduced circumstances - **"Vindicated"**: References Schopenhauer's misogynistic philosophy about women; a waitress proves him "right" by refusing to lend money - **"An Ordeal"**: A tradesman complains a musical piece is too difficult to listen to (bad musicianship) - **"From the Regulations"**: Military discipline joke about wartime obedience The page reflects early 20th-century magazine humor: working-class frustrations, gender stereotypes, and absurdist situations. The compilation format was typical of Judge, which reprinted international jokes for American audiences.
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a ZEN A “I can't stop drinking beer. I've out- lived three doctors already that have for- bidden it.” —Fliegende Bluctter (Munich). riend (more in sorrow than in anger) — cre, I say, Bill, this ain't hardly” fair, washing your feet’ in the water w sleep in!—Pussing Show (London). “We don’t know the second half of this concerto.” “Never mind; the audience won't let us get as far as that!” —London Opinion. I warn you—' Refusal of obedience in time of war—Death!" "—Le Rire (Paris.) Eligible The Manager—I'm very pleased to tell you, Miss Birdie, that owing to your having lost nearly all your feathers, we are now able to offer you a leading part in our new revue.” —Sketch (London). Vindicated recht mit dem wa pumpt mir nichts mehr! die Weiber sa; “Schopenhauer said of women any more money. right about what he waitress won't lend me Jugend (Munich) An Ordeal Tradesman (interrupting)—Is that chune tard to play? The Instrumentalist—No. Why? Tradesman—Cause_ it’s bally ‘ard to listen to.—Sydney Bulletin. icbooks.com