Judge, 1921-03-05 · page 23 of 32
Judge — March 5, 1921 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects humorous short pieces and cartoons submitted by college newspapers, typical of Judge's "College Wits" feature. The content targets college-age audiences with lighthearted jokes about dating, social mishaps, and everyday frustrations. The cartoons illustrate common scenarios: a man helping a fallen girl and being reminded of paternal warnings against "picking up" women; awkward romantic encounters in darkened hallways; a waiter's absurd excuse for hair in ice cream. The humor relies on gentle sexual innuendo (the girl's "lips so near"), social propriety violations, and surreal logic. The tone is wholesome yet mildly risqué for the era—poking fun at young people's romantic nervousness, parental restrictions on courtship, and absurd explanations. Rather than political satire, this represents Judge's lighter content aimed at college readers, showcasing wit from student publications nationwide.
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