Judge, 1921-06-25 · page 20 of 37
Judge — June 25, 1921 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several short humorous anecdotes satirizing everyday life and emerging entertainment of the early 20th century. **"A Mentality Test"** mocks moviegoers' reactions to "human fly" stunt films (daredevils climbing skyscrapers—a real entertainment phenomenon). The joke: a man questions how anyone could take such risks, then immediately understands upon watching the performer smash a board over his own head, implying the stuntman lacks intelligence. **"The Question"** satirizes silent film production absurdity. A movie producer instructs an actor to be chased by a real lion for 500 feet, then dismisses concerns about the lion's cooperation—poking fun at early cinema's dangerous, improvised methods. The **"Food" section** collects restaurant-related jokes about poor service and spoiled food, reflecting common dining complaints. The page's bottom illustration shows a German family with an umbrella, likely connecting to the section title "Those Simple Little German Compounds," suggesting ethnic humor typical of the era. Overall, the content satirizes early cinema's sensationalism, restaurant culture, and includes period-typical ethnic stereotyping.
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