Judge, 1922-02-25 · page 24 of 36
Judge — February 25, 1922 — page 24: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a humor compilation page from Judge's college-themed issue, collecting jokes submitted by students from various universities (identified by their campus publications like *Princeton Tiger*, *Michigan Gargoyle*, *Yale Record*). The satire targets college life stereotypes: absent-minded senior professors, students choosing careers for lazy reasons (banking because "it closes at three"), and the performative nature of collegiate romance. One joke mocks engagement ring deception; another satirizes professors' grading leniency. The page header illustration shows college types—athletes, sailors, flappers—representing stereotypical student body diversity of the era. The smaller illustrations (pinchers, the couple) are generic visual gags accompanying jokes. The "Are You Coming In?" box promotes Judge's upcoming college issue, soliciting submissions for three trophy categories. The humor reflects early 20th-century college culture anxieties: work ethic, propriety, and academic standards—filtered through the irreverent lens of student publications competing for wit.
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the Irrepressiblc, A Pair of Pinchers. —Penn State Froth. UNION MAN Dad (to prodigal son)—My son, now that you have graduated, what are you going to be? The Dense One—A banker, father. “A noble ambition. And why did you choose such a calling?” “Because the bank closes at three o’clock."—Oregon Lemon Punch. Are You Coming In? JURGE'S Annual College Wits Number will be published on May 6 next. Are you going to be represented in it? All matter for this number should be in our hands early in March. All matter sub- mitted should be addressed “College Wits Baticos, JUDGE, 627 West 43d Street, New ‘or All matter accepted will be paid for®? And there are three trophies—handsome silver cups—for the best college showing, for the best literary feature, and for the best art feature. Each contribution must bear the name, class and college of the contributor. Are you coming i-? NO GREATER LOVE! “Can't you give me any proof that you really love me and want to marry me?” “Well, I found out that my engage- ment ring was cut glass and haven't ever said anything about it.’—Iowa Frivol Joyous, COISES Villain (laughing) — Ha, ha! are helpless, the old homestead be- longs to me! Hero—And where are the papers? “At the blacksmith’s.” “You are having them forged.” “Nay, nay. I am having them filed.”"—Princeton Tiger. You WHERE? We went out to dine; We went to a show; We danced; Then she said, “Now where shall we go?” —Syracuse Orange Peel. THEY'RE SPEEDY MARKERS “IT hear some of these profs lead a fast life? “I doubt it; none of ‘em passed me this year."—Michigan Gargoyle. SOLICITOUS JOHNNY “Johnny, I'm afraid I'll not see you in heaven,” said the father to his errant son. “Why, what have you been doing now, Pop?”—Tar Baby. College Irresponsible Wits SIZE SIX AND SEVEN-EIGHTS Freshman—Did you call me, sir? Absent-minded Senior—Yes, here's some money. Run down and get me a haircut.—Chicago Phoenix. Football Term—Kick formation. —Ambherst Lord Jeff. PARSED Prot.—Parse “Kiss.” Stude—“Kiss” is a noun, generally used as a conjunction. It is never declined. It is not singular, and it is usually used in the plural. It agrees with me. It is more common than proper.—New York Medley. HEREIN: The Angler—I think that there is no thrill like that of catching a nice big fish with your line. The Girl—I thoroughly agree with you!—Yale Record.