Judge, 1925-12-19 · page 37 of 39
Judge — December 19, 1925 — page 37: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a reader-participation contest where Judge magazine invites submissions for comic strip endings. The setup shows a domestic scene: a man presents flowers to a large woman in a polka-dot dress (likely his wife), who appears angry. The third panel, credited to "Milt Gross," shows a barber on strike interrupting the scene, suggesting the man's unkempt appearance may have caused the marital conflict. Readers were asked to draw their own humorous conclusion to this unresolved domestic dispute. The $25 prize (substantial for the era) rewarded originality and cleverness. This reflects Judge's interactive approach to humor—soliciting audience participation while poking fun at everyday marriage tensions and labor disputes (the barber strike reference suggests topical 1920s labor unrest). The contest closes December 28, with results published January 16.
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DRAW YOUR OWN CONCLUSIONS! JUDGE will pay $25 for the funniest ending to this Comic Strip not have to be an artist. The winning ending will be selected tae originality of idea, humor, and cleverness in drawing. ional artists are barred. Draw your ending, in ink, on Carer, the same size as Space No. 4; or if you prefer, make your sketch right on No. 4 space, cut it out (No. 4 only) and mail to the D. Y. O. C. Editor, of Jupce, 627 West 43d Street, New York, N. Y. Send as many “‘endings’’ as you wish, but none will be returned. Contest closes December 28. Winning ending appears in the issue of January 16. Contest No. 21 comicbooks.com