Judge, 1925-09-12 · page 21 of 37
Judge — September 12, 1925 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects humorous quips from various college humor magazines (Cornell Widow, Michigan Gargoyle, etc.), a common feature in Judge during the early 20th century. The cartoons and jokes reflect period social attitudes: gender dynamics (women portrayed as materialistic or demanding), WWI references (Meuse-Argonne offensive), and college life comedy. Notable elements include: - **"Irate Golfer"**: A slapstick joke about a chicken swallowing a golf ball—straightforward physical humor - **WWI references**: "Charged the German line at Meuse-Argonne" contrasts male combat with female shopping aggression, suggesting women's wartime behavior was equally forceful - **Gender satire**: Multiple jokes present women as difficult, demanding, or materialistic ("always want my own way") - **Courtship humor**: Plays on romantic language and misunderstandings between sexes The overall tone reflects 1910s-1920s casual sexism and the novelty of referencing recent WWI experiences as humor fodder. These were considered witty observations about contemporary social relations.
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“He said I was a thing to adore.” “TI guess he meant a knocker.” “No, a belle.” —Cauirornia PELICAN A Literary Joke Joe—Great Scott, I’ve forgotten who wrote Ivanhoe. Jo—I'll tell you if you tell me who the dickens wrote the “Tale of Two Cities.” —Cornell Widow PIP “Oh, Bob, why did you ever fall for me?” “I guess your line was just low enough to trip me.” —Michigan Gargoyle Bic Hes: for you; five years old. Uncraterut—It’s mighty small for its age. —Brown Jua ep—I have a rare treat "s some whisky twenty- Topping Him Of He—Won't you sit in this chair? She—After you. —Washington Cougar’s Paw PIs “It’s not the school,” said the little boy to his mother; “it’s the principal of the thing.” —Lafayette Lyre Irate Goxrer (after chicken has swallowed his ball)—Lay, damn ye, lay! - —Penn Srate Frotu PID None but the brave deserve the fair—and none but the brave can live with some of them. —Georgia Tech. Yellow Jacket Pas Historical Note—George Washing- ton married, and in due time became the father of his country. —Hamilton Royal Gaboon IID “How much are your rooms?” “Two dollars up to seven.” “How much are they at six in the morning?” —Colgate Banter ar” om tlt santas $ of air. Sue—VYes, I can smell it. —Penn Srate Froru . In the Studio “Do you wish me to take your picture?” “No; I wanted to get one.” —Columbia Jester ae We earmestly hope that the sad school of experience wil] have no Teunions. —U. S. Navy Log sas He—I charged the German line at Meuse-Argonne. She—I did the same to the French line at Madame Charlotte's. —Penn State Froth IID She—You know, I always want my own way in everything. He—You could go on wanting it even after we were married. —Brown Jug soe A husband and wife sat on the same jury in Kentucky aynd—yes, you've guessed it—the jury disagreed. —Lafayette Lyre Konkokt a Klause Kontaining Senior I senior with somebody else last night. —Towa Green Gander comicbooks.com