Judge, 1926-02-27 · page 35 of 36
Judge — February 27, 1926 — page 35: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a reader-participation contest from *Judge* magazine offering $25 for the funniest ending to an incomplete comic strip. The three panels show: 1. **Top left**: A rotund man in a doorway gesturing at a woman and child 2. **Top right**: A man being violently ejected from a window or building 3. **Bottom**: A man in a top hat bursting from a box or container The setup appears to depict a domestic or comedic scenario—likely involving infidelity, mistaken identity, or physical comedy—where readers must supply the punchline. The crude, exaggerated caricature style was typical of early-20th-century satirical humor. Readers could submit multiple endings; the winning entry would appear in the March 27 issue. The contest welcomed non-professionals, emphasizing originality and humor over artistic skill. This format was popular in magazines as both entertainment and audience engagement.
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DRAW YOUR OWN CONCLUSIONS! JUDGE will pay $25 for the funniest ending to this Comic Strip You do not have to be an artist. The winning ending will be selected for its originality of idea, humor, and cleverness in drawing. Professional artists are bi 4. Draw your ending, in ink, on white paper, the same. siz ¢ No. 4; or if you prefer, make your sketch right on No. , cut it out (No. 4 only) and mail to the D. Y. O. C. Editor, of Juoce, 627 West 43d Street, New York, N. Y. Send as mz Contest issue of Me “endings” as you wish, but none will be returned es March 8. Winning ending appears in the h 27. Contest No. 31 comicbooks.com