Judge, 1924-07-26 · page 2 of 36
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# Judge Magazine Contest, July 1924 This page presents a humorous contest rather than political satire. The cartoon shows two women at a beach; one (labeled "Aunt Flossie") is wading in shallow water while another stands nearby. The first woman asks, "Do you ever get into deep water, Aunt Flossie?" The joke's setup invites readers to supply a witty second line—presumably a clever retort from Aunt Flossie. The contest offered a $25 prize for the cleverest response, typical of Judge magazine's interactive humor features. This type of participatory contest was common in 1920s publications, engaging readers while generating content. The humor appears to rely on the potential for a sharp or unexpected comeback rather than on specific topical references.
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Can you originate a clever second line for this joke? “Do you ever get into deep water, Aunt Flossie?” AUR FOSS —eeseceecscccss co scs reese sees eesccseeesecsassese s JUDGE’S FIFTY-FIFTY CONTEST No. 30 UDGE will award a prize of $25 for the cleverest second line in the above conversation. Study the situation, the characters, and their expressions, and then write the funniest, snappiest line you can think of. In case two or more persons submit the same winning line, $25 will be awarded to each. Any reader of Judge may compete. Any number of lines may be submitted but none will be returned. No. 30 Contest closes August 5, 1924. The winning answer will appear in the September 6, 1924, issue of Judge. Check will be mailed to the Prize Winner on that date. In the meantime, No. 31 will appear next week. Write one line on a POSTCARD, sign your name and mail to Fifty-Fifty Editor of Judge, 627 West 43d Street, New York City. All answers, to be considered, must be received not later than August 5. JUDGE, Volume 87, No. 2230. Julv 26, 1924. Entered as Second-Class Matter, October Published Wee':ly and copyrighted 1924 by Leslie-Tudge Co. in the U. S. and Gres comicbooks.com