Judge, 1924-03-29 · page 21 of 36
Judge — March 29, 1924 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects short humorous anecdotes and jokes about romantic and social interactions, typical of early-20th-century satirical magazines. The content reflects period attitudes toward courtship and gender relations. The jokes mock both sexes: women who make "suggestive remarks" about outings, or hint at wanting physical warmth from male suitors; men who are oblivious, boring ("Jake the bore"), or naive about romantic intentions. One recurring theme involves misunderstandings about desire—a woman asking for an "oven" to stay warm is interpreted as wanting a literal stove rather than physical closeness. The illustrations show fashionable 1920s clothing and styling. The humor relies on double-entendres and the gap between what's said and what's meant—typical of Judge's sophisticated, adult-oriented comedy aimed at educated readers who'd catch the innuendo. The credited sources (various college humor publications) suggest this represents campus/collegiate humor of the era.
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“Have you seen Ethel lately?” “No, I quit going out there be- cause she made suggestive re- marks.” “What?” “Yes, she was always suggesting shows and things we could go to.” —Georgia Cracker. RR ad “She told me her idea of life was a “What did you do?” “T walked out of her life.” Dame Juggler. "—Notre x y/ a {| Ss LE, “T went to a dinner party last night.” “What did the women have on?” “I don’t know. I didn’t look under the table."—Hamilton Royal Gaboon. No matter how high an awning may he suspended, it is only a shade the street.—Cornell Widow. above ttt Lady—Can you let me first-class rooms? Hotel Clerk—Yes, Suite One.” “Sir!’—Georgia Yellow Jacket. have two ttt She said “good night” twice, once when he came and once when he left. Johns Hopkins Black and Blue Jay. Jake (the bore) — My foot’s asleep. Mary (the victim) — How I envy it!—Virginia Reel. \ Dump Man’s Wain We were driving together, She and I, through the Cold, drear night. And I Noticed that she seemed Rather uncomfortable. Now [am Kind of a slow chap, but I Know opportunity It. And so I said, Cold, « And she saic She was very cold. Then I Asked her what she thought She needed to keep Her warm. And she said she Thought it would take A little oven. So Next time, An oil stov hen I see Are you I took along Go out with n me any more? —Washington Columns. Ed—If you don’t quit looking in that mirror you'll get conceited. 'o-Ed—Don'’t worry. I don’t think I'm half as pretty as I really am!—Texas Ranger. tot He—You refuse my proposal. Is this absolutely: fina Shall I return your “Please do; there is some very good material in them I can use Yale Record. aintest idea.” but what Mercury. I know, time is “Your husband looks like a brilliant man. I suppose he knows practically everything.” “Don’t you fool yourself; he doesn’t even suspect anything.”—South Cali- fornia Wampus. comicbooks.com