Judge, 1923-06-16 · page 32 of 36
Judge — June 16, 1923 — page 32: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects brief humorous anecdotes reprinted from international publications—a common Judge magazine format. The jokes rely on wordplay and social observation rather than political satire. Key examples: "The Absent-Minded Waiter" depicts a server's inattention (a stock comedic character). "The Landlady" features working-class speech patterns as humor. The "Mrs. Warwealth" exchange mocks the wealthy's leisured lunching habits. The "Malachi" joke plays on marital compromise—a wife cooks poorly but throws well. The "Mother-Marjorie" dialogue uses a child's literal interpretation of "laying eggs" for humor. The final "Policeman" joke is absurdist: a suicide attempt survivor immediately hangs himself again, and the rescuer assumes he's "hung himself up to dry"—a nonsensical explanation played straight. The humor targets class differences, gender roles, domestic life, and absurdist logic typical of early-20th-century Anglo-American comic magazines. These are reprints from London and other sources.
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