Judge — September 6, 1924 — page 13: what you’re looking at

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# "There's Many a Slip" This is a visual gag sequence showing a character repeatedly slipping and falling—in bathtubs, while running, jumping rope, and entering/exiting doorways. The title "There's many a slip" is a play on the common phrase "there's many a slip 'tween cup and lip," meaning plans often fail unexpectedly. The cartoon uses slapstick humor depicting various domestic mishaps, likely resonating with early 20th-century audiences familiar with physical comedy. The numbered panel in the upper left suggests this may be part of a series or instructional sequence. The repeated bathtub scenes and bathroom door accidents emphasize the vulnerability of the home as a place of danger—a common satirical theme in Judge magazine, which frequently lampooned domestic life and human clumsiness.