Judge, 1925-06-20 · page 25 of 36
Judge — June 20, 1925 — page 25: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects humorous short jokes and quips from college newspapers and satirical publications, organized by a loose "leaders" theme (prominent figures or personalities). The content includes social humor typical of early-to-mid 20th century American magazines: wordplay about job-seeking, romantic misadventures, and college life. Notable elements include: - Racial caricature in the "kitchen blacksmith" joke (depicting a Black servant character), reflecting the period's casual racist humor - An ostrich illustration labeled "Follow the Swallow" - Various one-liner exchanges mocking dating ("Will you marry me?"), automobiles ("I can't afford a car"), and class differences - College newspaper attributions (Yale, Pitt, Cornell, Notre Dame), suggesting aspirational humor from student publications The satire targets materialism, pretension, and romantic folly rather than political figures. The "leaders" concept appears ironic—celebrating prominent personalities through their foolish statements. This represents mainstream American humor of the era, before such racial content became culturally unacceptable.
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