Judge, 1927-07-23 · page 4 of 36
Judge — July 23, 1927 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains three separate items of humor typical of early 20th-century Judge magazine: 1. **"Fairy Tale"** (top): A series of brief jokes about modern life, including references to automobiles, courtship customs, and Hollywood filmmaking. The humor derives from juxtaposing romantic ideals with practical reality—a woman rejecting a kiss but accepting a hug, for instance. 2. **The main cartoon** depicts a reckless driver on a cliff road, with the caption asking "who th' heck d'ge think ye are—Lindbergh?" This references Charles Lindbergh's famous 1927 transatlantic flight, using his name as shorthand for dangerous risk-taking. 3. **"He Is My Friend"** (bottom): A sentimental poem celebrating canine loyalty, paired with a cartoon showing a dog's social snub of its owners when among other dogs—ironic commentary on friendship's conditions.
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JUDGE Fairy Tale The defendant was pretty as a picture, so the jury voted to hang her. 228 Another thing this world needs is a grape-fruit that can yell, “fore! 248 Clarice (motoring)—I said you could kiss me, but I didn’t Say you could hug me. Wilbur—Oh, I just threw in the cluteh. SNM Movie Star—Why did Roy lose his job with the company ? Comedian — Well, some — one told him to throw the dummy over the cliff and he thought they meant the director. Crd Young Husband—Dear, our budget shows a big deficit for last month. Wife—That’s just fine! How shall we spend it? He Is My Friend He is my friend I could not A tribute more Superlative. He is my friend. Where'er I be I sense his ardent Loyalty. He is my friend. No matter what I do or say He changeth not. He is my friend. His tail goes up When I approaci Delightful pup! May doggish joys His days attend: . oh ap? , Smells, bones ana hovs— hn C vane Phat 8 papa and mamma, but I don’t speak to them on He is my friend. “4nd the reason?” —A.L.I “Why, look at the car they drive!” comicbooks.com