Judge, 1924-08-30 · page 26 of 36
Judge — August 30, 1924 — page 26: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects humorous verses and quips from college humor magazines (Mass. Tech Voo Doo, Columbia Jester, Penn State Froth, etc.)—typical of Judge's practice of reprinting student wit. The satire targets **modern social changes**, particularly regarding women. "I'm Mad!" mocks progressive young people who advocate for women's equality—talking of girls as "janes," supporting female education and employment, and opposing double standards. The piece ironically frames progressive views as rebellious madness. Other jokes reference **courtship conventions**: the chaperon requirement (showing outdated propriety), engagements as social currency, and women's dependence on men for economic security ("Father could give you a job...then we could be engaged"). The cartoon's caption about a "job" as prerequisite to engagement satirizes the economic reality that women had limited independence and marriage was often their economic necessity rather than choice. The anachronistic Adam joke simply plays on anachronism for mild humor. Overall, the page reflects 1920s-30s anxiety about changing gender roles—treating women's equality advocacy as humorous folly rather than legitimate reform.
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<o7 > ~~ kK ou ‘We'd like to have you for dinner, Sunday.” “T'm afraid you'll find me rather tough.” — Mass. Tecnu Voo Doo I’m Mad! T'm mad! I'm mad! T like to talk of girls as “jan T like to ride in subway trains, T like political campaigns, Ithink that females have some brains, I'm mad! I’m mad: T'm mad! I’m mad! I like to speak of savior faire, I think that fellows should beware Of girls who smoke and drink and stare; They’re much the worse for wear and tear. I’m mad! I’m mad! Tm mad! I’m mad! Td like to earn a livelihood, I think that everybody should would, ‘ful good, T'm mad! I’m mad! —Columbia Jester I think this verse is PAS “Do you know Teresa Green?” “No.” “Well, they are.” —Mass. Tech. Voo Doo “Yes, We Have No Apples” Would Be Better The Blue Baboon’s idea of wasted energy is a mental picture we have of Adam singing “There’s Nobody Else But You” to Eve. —Middlebury Blue Baboon PAS “Laura doesn’t take any chances, does she?” “Not many—she wouldn't accom- pany me on the piano without a chaperon!” —Brown Jug FHS Shott—So you won the pentathlon? He (proudly)—I did. “How far did you throw it?” —Penn State Froth PHS Mary had a little slam For everyone, and so The leaves of her engagement book Were always white as snow. —Vanderbilt Masquerader Hanover, N. Hamp. Mrs. Orrin Munch “The Braces” Bleak Beach, N. Yk. Dear Mrs. Muncu: In re my visit of the 5 to 7 inst. at “Braces” would beg to state had satisfactory time as guaranteed by you in invitation forwarded to our downtown office and ignored by us. Regarding your daughter's (Irma’s) broken glasses might say had you not entered room so unexpectedly, your daughter (Irma) would not have fallen upon floor. I beg to remain, Madam, Yrs. resp’y, Harry Hassock. —Dartmouth Jack: o’ Lantern PIS “Adam! Quick! The baby just swallowed a safety pin!” And Adam laughed and laughed, for he knew safety pins hadn't been invented yet. —Johns Hopleins Black: and Blue Jay “Father could give you a job, Jerry. Then we could be en- gaged.” “Capital idea, Sue. I'd be willing to start at the foot if I could depend upon his giving me a boost.” —Brown Jua comicbooks.com