Judge, 1926-03-20 · page 32 of 36
Judge — March 20, 1926 — page 32: 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 existing panels show a slapstick domestic scene: a chef or cook is being attacked with kitchen implements by what appears to be a woman, creating chaos in a kitchen setting. The final panel (Space No. 4) is blank—readers must supply their own humorous conclusion. The contest is explicitly open to non-professionals, encouraging amateur submissions based on originality and humor rather than artistic skill. This reflects early 20th-century *Judge's* populist approach to comedy. The incomplete narrative setup—with physical comedy as its basis—invites readers to imagine various punchlines or resolutions to the domestic conflict depicted.
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DRAW YOUR OWN CONCLUSIONS! JUDGE will pay $25 for the funniest ending to this Comic Strip to the D. Y. O. C. Editor, of Jupcr, 627 West 43d Street, New 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 barred. Draw your ending, in ink, on white paper, 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 York, N. Y Send as many “endings” as you wish, but none will be returned Contest closes March 29. Winning ending appears in the issue of April 17 Contest No. 34 comicbooks.com