Judge, 1925-03-07 · page 2 of 36
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# "Who's Who in Judge" — Robert Cyril O'Brien This is a **biographical profile page** rather than a political cartoon. It features **Robert Cyril O'Brien**, identified as the "Buster Keaton of Literature"—a humorist who wrote comedy for magazines. The satire plays on O'Brien's famously **deadpan expression**: the text jokes that he's so serious-looking that "no one, not even his pet rhinoceros, has ever seen a smile flit across his face," suggesting his humor comes from this contrast between his grim appearance and his funny writing. O'Brien was born in New York City, educated at the Public Library, and primarily wrote humorous pieces for magazines, though he preferred his work appearing in *Judge* specifically. This is essentially a celebrity profile celebrating a contributor to the magazine.
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WHO’S WHO IN ROBERT CYRIL O'BRIEN HIS serious looking young man in the above photograph is the Buster Keaton of Literature. He has made people laugh from coast to coast and no one, not even his pet rhinoceros, has ever seen a smile flit across his face. Maybe that’s why his stuff is so funny! Bob was born in New York City and educated at the Public Library. He spends his working hours writing mirth for the magazines. He admits that his best stuff is in JUDGE, however! comicbooks.com