Judge, 1927-07-02 · page 22 of 36
Judge — July 2, 1927 — page 22: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Judge* magazine contains various humorous quips and two illustrated satirical pieces. **Top cartoon**: Shows a classical or mythological scene, likely mocking pretentious artistic or literary tastes. The quote "I don't like Jupiter Pluvius" (the Roman rain god) appears to be poking fun at someone using affected classical references. **Main cartoon** (bottom): Depicts a police officer stopping a street vendor selling what appears to be hot beverages or food. The dialogue satirizes low-level corruption—the vendor lacks a proper license, and when confronted, claims he "hasn't got one," suggesting this was common urban infractions enforcement humor. The caption "You can't pull that stuff around here" implies the officer is cracking down. **Text content**: Multiple brief jokes attributed to college humor magazines (Princeton, M.I.T., Penn, Wisconsin). These mock academic pretension, romantic letter-writing, family dynamics, and fraternity materialism. The overall tone is lighthearted, targeting educated audiences familiar with college life and classical references. The page reflects early 20th-century American satirical humor emphasizing wordplay and social observation.
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