Judge, 1927-10-15 · page 23 of 68
Judge — October 15, 1927 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a collection of brief jokes and cartoon gags from Judge magazine, likely from the 1928 era (referenced in one item about political party platforms). The page contains: **Key Content:** - Multiple one-liner jokes credited to college humor publications (Dartmouth, Penn State, Yale, etc.), suggesting this was a collegiate humor compilation - References to Prohibition-era concerns (beer steins, "naughty night clubs") - A visual gag about a sailor on a sinking ship (the humor lies in indifference) - Word-play jokes mixing product names (Palm, Olive, Lux, Ivory—all contemporary brands) - A barber-shop exchange mocking political discussion - General collegiate/social humor about courtship and embarrassment **The Satire:** Rather than targeting specific political figures, the page satirizes everyday American life during the late 1920s: drinking culture, dating customs, and the banality of political discourse. The college credits emphasize youth culture and student life as primary subjects. This represents Judge's lighter, humor-magazine format rather than serious political commentary.
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JUDGE “What is a beer stein?” “A beer stein is something you try to rub off after you have spilled beer all over your best suit.” —Darrmoutu Jack 0’ Lantern It looks as though some of the planks in the political party plat- forms of 1928 will be polished mahogany. —Pewnn Srate Froru “Did you know that Pharaoh’s daughter was in the dairy busi- ness?” “No; was she? “Well, the Bible says she got a prophet out of the water.” —Virernta Reev “Did I see you begging last night?” “Yeh, I was asking for arms.” N.Y. U. Meprey “When shall we visit that naughty new night club?” “Any morning you say, my deah.” —Penn Srate Frotu Excited Passenger — The ship is sinking. Sailor—I _ should don’t belong to me. —Onro Stare Sun Drat worry; it Barber—Wet or dry? Customer—Cut my hair. Never mind my polities. —Orecon Orance Own Ik ns! Another amateur.” —Georaia Tecu YELLow Jacket Doctor—It’s a girl, professor. A, M. P.—Sh, my wife’s in the room ! —V. M. I. Sniper “May I hold your Palm, Olive?” “Not on your life, Buoy.” “Then I’m out of Lux?” “You sure are. Ivory Formed.” —NorTHWESTERN PurPLe Parrot “—And I says, ‘Have ya got a date for the Senior Ball?’ and she says, ‘What’s it to ya?’ and I just up and walks away.” —Onto Strate Sun Diat “I hear that Harvard is go ing to give up her crew.” “Yes, the water is getting too rough.” —Yate Recorp comicbooks.com