Judge, 1925-02-14 · page 23 of 36
Judge — February 14, 1925 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects brief jokes and humorous anecdotes typical of early 20th-century American college humor magazines. The content satirizes contemporary social attitudes and behaviors: **Key Themes:** - **Marriage and divorce**: "A Love Story" sarcastically traces romance's trajectory from meeting through "their lawyers met"—mocking the prevalence of divorce among the wealthy. - **Gender and intellect**: Jokes mock women's intelligence ("dumb" girlfriend thinking a barber shop is a doctor's office). - **Class and morality**: References to Prohibition-era smuggling and corruption ("bank director" charging a quarter for directions). - **Dating/courtship**: Multiple jokes about kissing, necking, and physical affection reflect Jazz Age anxieties about changing sexual mores. The cartoon of the football player ("LEADERS") at top left appears decorative rather than satirical. The humor reflects casual sexism, class consciousness, and social commentary typical of 1920s collegiate publications—attitudes a modern reader would find dated or offensive.
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