Judge, 1923-08-25 · page 22 of 36
Judge — August 25, 1923 — page 22: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects brief comic strips and jokes from international satirical publications, showcasing early 20th-century humor across different countries. **Key jokes explained:** 1. **"Gust of Wind"** (Berlin): A man loses a hundred-thousand mark note—likely referencing German hyperinflation, when currency became nearly worthless. 2. **"The Lady/Beery Bob"** (London): A teetotaler gives a beggar money with conditions he won't buy alcohol; he swears an oath he won't—the joke being his obvious dishonesty. 3. **"Charity Fete"** (London): A waiter confuses vanilla and strawberry ice flavors, both tasting terrible—slapstick restaurant humor. 4. **Heavyweight Champion** (London): A boxer's manager warns against handshakes before a fight, treating the boxer's hands as precious commodities. 5. **Final joke** (London): Boys who lie become salesmen—cynical commentary suggesting salesmen are inherently dishonest. The page represents Judge's practice of reprinting international humor to amuse American readers with global wit.
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DIGEST OF THE WORLD'S HUMOR THE GUST OF WIND “Moritz, don’t trouble about it. It’s only a hundred thousand mark note.”—Kladderadatsch (Berlin). The Lady—Now, I'm a very strict vegetarian; so, if I give you a shilling, will you promise not to spend it on meat? Beery Bob (enthusiastically) — On my oath, ma’am!—Humorist (London). Manager of Heavyweight Champion—Yes, I'll introduce you; but, mind, no hand-shak- ing, he’s fighting next week.—Passing Show (London). RITY FETE “Boy, do you know what they do with boys The Waiter—Did you have a vanilla or a strawberry ice, madam? who tell lies?” The Girl—It tasted like glue. “Yes, sir. When they are old enough the “Ah! Then it was strawberry. The vanilla tastes like paste."— firm sends them out as salesmen.”—London London Opinion. Mail. 20 comicbooks.com