Judge, 1920-02-07 · page 18 of 36
Judge — February 7, 1920 — page 18: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects brief satirical jokes and observations typical of Judge's humor circa early 1900s. The main cartoon depicts a large woman and thin man in conversation—likely illustrating one of the accompanying witticisms about social observation or human nature. The surrounding vignettes mock contemporary concerns: the "high cost of living" (profiteers blamed for inflation), electric heating pads as luxury goods, artists demanding higher model fees, modern painting versus classical art, and workplace frustrations for writers. One joke contrasts a writer preaching honesty while behaving hypocritically—a common target of satire. The humor relies on class commentary (servants, boarders, artists), gender stereotypes (the large woman), and cynicism about human character. "Circumspect" shows two men in conspiratorial body language—unclear without context what specific situation is referenced. The title "Following the Equator" suggests travel narratives, possibly alluding to contemporary literature or current events, though the connection to individual jokes remains unclear.
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