Judge, 1924-07-12 · page 4 of 36
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page **Main Cartoon:** A poorly dressed rider on a horse appears panicked, exclaiming "Thank Ga'-hod, I'm a pup-poor rah-rider!" The sketch satirizes an incompetent horseman, likely mocking someone of low social status attempting to perform above their station. **"Speeches of Acceptance"** section contains humorous mock-acceptance speeches for various honors (Brown Derby winner, visit from officers, ten-year sentence, etc.). These satirize pompous acceptance speeches through absurdist humor—treating ridiculous scenarios with false dignity. **"Study in Alcohol"** and **"Toujours la Politesse"** are brief joke exchanges about employment, featuring typical workplace or social humor. The page exemplifies Judge's satirical approach: mocking social pretension, incompetence, and formal conventions through exaggerated illustrations and absurdist humor.
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“Thank Ga-hod, I’m a pup-poor rah-ider!” Speeches of Acceptance Study in Alcohol Toujours la Politesse - : 8 First Inebriate—Whash y'name? Uninvited Guest (to hostess) —So nice N Being Presented With the Brown Sond Inebriate—How'sh’ I know? _of you not to have asked me. “'Seuse me. Thought you were a Hostess (cuttingly)—So good of you to Derby: “You fellows certainly be- lieve in making your presents felt. tranger.” be voiny On Receiving a Visit from the p. Stranger. e going. ment Officers: “Welcome to the gentlemen. From your palms we mistook you for an oasis.” On Being Given a Ten Year Sentence at Sing Sing: “Judge, the burden of your last sentence will linger with me for a long time to come.” On Receiving an Ultimatum from the Landlord: “If your word failed to move me I should ‘consider myself unduly lacking in the finer sensibil ned On Being Given a Snifter of Pre-war Stuf: “That's the cat's claws—but what else did you put in i On Being Hailed as the Father of Twins: “Have a cigar—have two cigars.” On Being Given the Gate by Phyllis: “You've had your say; now wait till I get this off my chest—here’s your old sorority pin.” 7 On Being Nominated for Vice-president: “Why did you leave your last place?” : T say! A joke is a joke, you know; Typist—I was caught kissing my employer, sir. isn’t this going a trifle too far?” “*Er—you can start to-morrow morning.” comicbooks.com