Judge, 1924-08-16 · page 18 of 36
Judge — August 16, 1924 — page 18: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects humorous quotes and caricatures from 1920s Broadway shows and entertainers. The jokes are light satirical commentary: **The Romans/Greeks exchange** mocks pretentious claims about classical civilization's cultural contributions—the punchline being that Greeks actually spread indigestion (via restaurants), not sophistication. **The "tune in my head" joke** is a simple insult: suggesting the woman's mind is so empty that nothing could block a melody from playing there. **The K.K.K. reference** is darker. The punchline about reading a threatening K.K.K. letter "on the train" appears to mock the danger casually—treating a serious racial threat as merely inconvenient. This reflects 1920s casual attitudes toward the Klan's resurgence. The page features theatrical performers (Lester Allen, Eddie Cantor, Will Rogers) from contemporary hit shows like *George White's Scandals* and the *Follies*, suggesting this section recycled witticisms from popular entertainment.
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Lester Allen in “George White's Scandals” , Ch “The Romans opened Forums and spread culture.” “Yeah, and the Greeks opened restaurants and spread indiges- me tion.” ca Edna Leedom and Lupino Lane in the Follies “That tune keeps run. || ing through my head.” “Sure, there’s nothing there to stop it!” ' \ Will Rogershd Mae Daw is} Follies |) ‘ ) 4 Eddie Cantor in “Kid Boots.” Sy AS “What would you do if you got a letter % {| “ from the K. K. K.?” |) mor | “Read it on the train!” comicbooks.com