Judge, 1924-11-01 · page 23 of 36
Judge — November 1, 1924 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Judge* magazine collects brief humorous quotes and cartoons from various college publications, organized under the theme "LEADERS." The content is primarily **collegiate humor** rather than political satire—jokes exchanged between campus newspapers. The cartoons and quips satirize common social situations: romantic misunderstandings, disciplinary excuses, physical mannerisms, and courtship customs of the 1920s era. Notable elements: - **"A Motion Before the House"**: A flirtation scene poking fun at miscommunication between young people. - **Fashion comparison (1874 vs. 1924)**: Shows changing women's silhouettes—corseted Victorian dress versus looser 1920s styles. - **Racial dialect humor**: Period-typical offensive stereotypes ("Niggah," exaggerated dialect) reflecting the casual racism common in publications of this era. - **Campus life jokes**: References to classroom absences, dancing styles, and courtship norms. The "leaders" theme appears ironic—these aren't actual leaders but ordinary people in everyday situations, suggesting the magazine pokes fun at human nature generally rather than targeting specific figures or events.
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