Judge, 1924-10-04 · page 13 of 37
Judge — October 4, 1924 — page 13: what you’re looking at
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# The Jericho Journal Satire This page satirizes the Biblical story of David and Goliath by reimagining it as a modern boxing match. The satire works by applying 1920s sports journalism conventions—"Battle of the Century," ringside commentary, round-by-round descriptions, official counts—to ancient scripture. The joke is treating a religious narrative as contemporary sports spectacle. David's slingshot becomes boxing equipment; Goliath's defeat is narrated like a knockout. The byline "Spike McGoof" and dramatic headlines ("Young Pride of Israel") parody sensationalist sports reporting of the era. The "Funnybones" panel and automobile illustration appear unrelated filler content. The bottom "Section Hand" cartoon about railroad suicide appears to be separate satirical content about labor/despair. The overall effect mocks both grandiose sports coverage and the casual trivialization of serious (biblical) subjects through modern mass media frameworks.
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THE JERICHO JOURNAL (As it might have been) DAVID SCORES KNOCKOUT OVER GIANT IN 3rd Young Pride of Israel Easily Wins Battle of Century; 20,000 Watch Match By Spike McGoof Journal Sports Editor AX the ringside, Isracl—A new mon- arch rules the Kingdom of Swat. New hands are clasped around the scepter of power in Fistiana. The crown of the Empire of Soakem-in- the-jaw rests upon a new head. The United States of Biff has a new president. Twenty thousand howling, roaring fans to-day saw Little David, the pride of Israel, knock Giant Goliath, . Philistine champion, into three kinds Heels over head in love. of a cocked hat and win the world championship. It was the greatest fight in the his- ( Funnybones /~ fight, but Young David declined to tory of the squared ring. Both take the decision on a forfeit. she’s never out talked. as they awaited the tap of the gong. Goliath refused to weigh in before the . . A woman ma down bui 4 fighters were in the pink of condition ( soman may de cote: cut The fight by rounds: J First Round —Cudge will pay a Goliath advanced and launched vicious rights and lefts with his club. Young David ducked and countered with a sharp uppercut with a pebble from his sling shot. Goliath was wild with three more rights and two lefts. The challenger snapped a pebble to the giant’s shins and was warned for hitting low. They were sparring at the bell. Second Round Goliath was wild and breathing fast. Young David scored a pebble to the jaw and another to the button. Goliath missed another vicious right swing and signaled his seconds to hand him a new club. A left jab sent David to the ground, but he was up at the count of eight, and sent a sharp rock to the giant’s solar plexus, following it up with a pebble to the jaw that sent Section Hanp (to pal whom he has led to a switch along the giant down for the count. Goliath the right-of-way)—I’m goin’ ter lay down on the main track was still in dreamland when carried here, fer I'm a-thinkin’ ser’ously of endin’ it all. But I want from the arena. The Battle of the yer to stand by the switch, Joe, an’ throw it quick in case 1 Century was over. should change me mind. Chet Johnson comicbooks.com