Judge, 1927-09-24 · page 8 of 36
Judge — September 24, 1927 — page 8: what you’re looking at
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# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page from the satirical magazine *Judge* contains several pieces mocking American social attitudes circa the early 20th century. **"True, Every Word of It!"** is a monologue by "The Kid Himself" (attributed to Wat Gorre) satirizing a bombastic, self-absorbed New Yorker who brags about being a "free-born American citizen" uncontrolled by anyone. The joke targets the speaker's boastfulness—he claims complete independence and fearlessness while admitting he's "only a few months old," undercutting his bluster with obvious immaturity. **"The Rift"** by Marion E. Burns humorously describes a married couple's sudden disagreement over divorce terms, breaking their previous perfect harmony. The satire mocks marital discord and domestic dispute absurdity. **"Protection from the Police"** cartoon shows two people playing tennis, with a caption suggesting the city needs better police protection—though the joke's specific target is unclear from the visible text. The punchline references "Elmer Ginsberg" owning "this court," likely a contemporary local reference now obscure. The page exemplifies *Judge*'s satirical approach to urban American life and social foibles.
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JU DGE Diary of a Real New Yorker Mostanyday: Woke up, got dressed, ate break- fast, went to work, went to lunch, went back to work, came home, went to the movies and went to True, Every Word of It! I'm a free-born American citizen. When I want a drink I know where to t it I yell. Then I get it. tit. And ry to take ae if I don't g Re it away from me and I raise a howl that can be heard pe, J, for blocks around. “7. {- y y If anybody interferes with me or tries to prevent Cc 6) i ar ‘i 4S set (SF “ee {'/ me from doing what I wish to do, I squawk. I let Gar) dg wo ‘em know. I do a lot of kicking. In fact, I'm kick- “ \ V7 ing most all the time, exeept when I'm asleep. I\ y | I’m a free-born American citizen. Nobody can [Lo | intimidate me. ‘They tell me to shut up or to do as L_ they say, and I pay no attention. I do as I like. Oh My! | It's no seeret. Everybody knows I have my own Suis: iets ave Wot \ way. When-neighbors object to my carrying on, I Oe ere ote 2m \ ignore them. As far as I’m concerned, they don’t And some are | exist © _,eolders Absolutely fearless and independent, except when Mine got so hot, \ I’m thirsty. couldn’t.hold \ \V I was born that way. ‘That's why I'm that way. nee . And the fact that I was born but a few months ago Th ; » has something to do with it too. ie busy man's | \\ —Wa. Gore (The Kid Himself) doctor ordered a Vy (M\ change of scenery, / so he moved his / desk to another J / The Rift window. By Manion E. Burns Until now, my wife and I have always agreed upon everything. Our perfect unison has been the envy of our acquaintances and even our close friends have al- s marveled at the degree of compatibility in which we dwelt. I had but to picion of an id v advance the sus- a, when I would find my wife wholly in accord with my thought. She could men- tion a subject but once and the thing was instantly unanimous. We were on better than a fifty- fifty basis—we met e other more than half way. Indeed, our two hearts beat as one. It seems a pity that such a state of uniformity of being could not continue, but at last we are in violent disagreement. Our nt bick- There is erstwhile days are spent in cons ering and wrangling. an entire lack of our blissful harmony. We simply cannot agree upon the terms of our divorce. The best exercise for fat people is trying to push open a bolted door from the outside. That will make them lean. Moron- Ce InTELLEC Jupiter Pluviu Protection From the Police From what we have seen and heard of lately, it would seem that what this city needs,is more police protection. The problem is: Who are we going to get it from? —We'll have another match unless forbids. I thought Elmer Ginsberg owned this court! TU tomorrow,