Judge, 1923-12-22 · page 26 of 36
Judge — December 22, 1923 — page 26: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects brief humorous anecdotes from various international publications, reflecting early 20th-century comedy sensibilities. **Key jokes:** 1. **"Wireless eyes"**: A pun on "wireless" (new radio technology) and a man's wandering gaze—he broadcasts his attraction openly. 2. **Seasickness remedy**: Dark humor about eating cheap food (presumably unappetizing) to cure nausea. 3. **"The Purloined Heart"**: A couple riding horseback; the woman jokes she must ride guiltily to match her lover's suspicious glance. 4. **Corporal punishment**: A father claims he only hits his sons "in self-defense"—implying they're so badly behaved they provoke it. 5. **Gas works explosion**: A visiting caller expresses concern; the daughter reveals her deaf mother didn't notice the explosion, suggesting her hearing loss is worsening (presented as comedic). These are lighthearted, often dark domestic and relationship humor typical of early 20th-century satirical magazines.
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DIGEST OF THE WORLD'S HUMOR Cynthia—Oh, yes, my dear, he’s got wireless eyes. Gladys—Wireless eyes? : “Yes, my dear. You see, he’s got a broadcast in them.”—Passing Show “Captain, I am afraid of seasickness. What food shall I eat?” (London). “The cheapest!"—Kasper (Stockholm). The Vicar—Your sons are really ter- tible, Mr. Little. Don’t you ever in- flict a little corporal punishment on them? Mr. Little—No. I have never hit my boys except in self-defense.—Lon- don Opinion. Visitor—I hope the explosion at the gas works this morning did not affect your dear mother. THE PURLOINED [HEART Daughter—Oh, dear no! She said, “Ride as if you had stolen something!” “Come in,” and told me she thought “If I feel that your glance is following me, I shall!”—Nebel- her deafness was getting better.—Pass- spalter (Zurich). ing Show (London), 24 j comicbooks.com