Judge, 1927-10-15 · page 4 of 68
Judge — October 15, 1927 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page contains several unrelated humorous sketches typical of Judge's satirical format: **"The Host"** features dinner-party dialogue poking fun at wealthy social pretension and awkward guest interactions—a recurring Judge theme mocking upper-class manners. **"In the Year 2000"** depicts a futuristic lighthouse scene with an airship, satirizing turn-of-century anxieties about technological progress and transportation. **"Carry On, Sergeant"** is a brief joke about mistaking a pedestrian for someone named "Lon Chaney" (likely referencing the silent-film actor). **"Guy in Rumble Seat"** shows an automobile accident, poking fun at early motorcar hazards and the popular "rumble seat" feature. The page also includes a whimsical list of "Famous Insects" with pun-based names by contributor Lawson Paynter, and a note that putting the shot was Chicago's most popular sport.
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JUDGE In tHe Year 2000 “Good mornin’ Skipper; I’m just down out of a fog. Carry On, Sergeant They were joy-riding in Holly- wood. “Hi,” said he. “See that pedestrian? Watch me_ knock him for a loop.” “No,” said she, “don’t step on it; it might be Lon Chaney.” Among famous last words should be included the masculine “TI do” of the marriage ceremony. Chicago's most popular sport— putting the shot. your ocean—the Atantic or Pacific?” The Host Van Goldstein—Sem, for my friendt, De Peystberg, a couple dem spachial club tzigars vot you're all oudt of, dot’s too bad! Hostess (seating guests at semi-informal dinner party): And shall I put you next to Mrs. Meedle, Mr. Green? Mr. Green (a sort of detec- tive)—Don’t bother, Mrs. Jones, I’ve been wise to that bimbo for the past ten minutes. Mr. Ritz-Towers—Is_ there anything in the electrical ice-box? Mrs. Ritz-Towers—They say so, but I think it’s just one of those passing fads that won't last. Famous Insects Speakno Weevil. Bee Mine. Ant Tipathy. Locust Valley. Tick Tock. Cricket Bat. Bug Aboo, Book Worm. Moth Yougososoon? Fly Leaf. Gnat Tillydressed. —Lawson Paynter Guy in Rumsie Seat—Hey, ain’t there no stopper in this thing —d --n tub’s flowing over! comicbooks.com