Judge, 1927-10-08 · page 23 of 36
Judge — October 8, 1927 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Judge* contains humorous anecdotes and jokes reflecting early 20th-century American social attitudes. Key content includes: **"Don't Get Caught on This One"**: A joke mocking British eccentricity—an English bald man mistakes mashed potatoes for hair treatment, confusing restaurant staff. **"Hard Luck"**: Silent-era film industry satire. Early movie knights failed to retain rights to their films, losing profits as their pictures became valuable commodities. **"The Original Arrow Collar Man"**: References the famous Arrow shirt advertising campaign featuring a distinctive masculine ideal. **Fashion and campus humor**: References to "rakish angles," college pranks (dice games), and flirtation ("post-office" was a kissing game). The page reflects period concerns: British stereotypes, emerging film industry economics, advertising culture, and college social customs. Most humor relies on mild puns, cultural references, and social observation rather than sophisticated satire.
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