Judge, 1924-11-08 · page 15 of 36
Judge — November 8, 1924 — page 15: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page combines three distinct satirical pieces: **Top cartoon**: A cop complains that traffic violators aren't breaking regulations, so he can't practice his famous verbal tirades. The satire targets corrupt police who abuse their authority—here, the cop's real job is yelling at citizens rather than enforcing laws. **"Funnybones" quip**: A light joke about judging women by their wardrobes. **"Modern Fairy Tales"**: A series of absurd statements presented as common lies—executives unavailable, guests insisting they enjoyed boring events, people claiming indifference to money, men prioritizing business meetings. These mock social pretense and dishonesty in everyday interactions. **"So Sings the Modern Miss"**: A brief poem mocking romantic sentimentality—love compared to a withering rose. **Bottom cartoon**: A guest blames coffee for his indigestion after overindulging at a party, humorously deflecting responsibility for his own excess. The page's overall theme: modern hypocrisy and the gap between what people say and what they mean.
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AGGRIEVED Cop (famous for his tongue lashings)—Hey, you! Whatcha mean by not breakin’ traffic regulations? How d’ya expect a man t’ keep his bawlin’ out up t’ scratch if you guys don’t give ’im a chance! Women candidates must be very So Sings the Modern Miss much put out when they find that My love is like a red, red rose—it Women are known by the clothes their supporters are slipping away! soon withers. they keep in the closet. Modern Fairy Tales “The treasurer is in conference— please call to-morrow.” “We've had a lovely evening— I wouldn’t have missed it for any- thing!” “T wouldn’t care to have a great deal of money—I wouldn’t know what to do with it!” “Sorry, my dear, had to see a man on business!” “It’s the best article of its kind on the market!” “I.mever knew a girl as pretty as you are!” “We regret that we cannot use your manuscript.” Guest (after a very festive evening)—Must’ve been the f i William Sanford coffee—never agrees with me—feel a beastly weight on my stomach, comicbooks.com