Judge, 1927-10-15 · page 57 of 68
Judge — October 15, 1927 — page 57: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Judge* collects short humorous quips and cartoons typical of the magazine's satirical format. The jokes target early 20th-century social behavior and attitudes: **Key themes:** 1. **Gender/Dating dynamics**: Multiple jokes mock courtship rituals—women's modesty ("take your hand off my knee"), physical advances during dances, and engagement ring rejection of "second-hand jewelry." 2. **Class and education**: References to college life (Vassar, Vanderbilt) suggest humor aimed at educated, affluent readers. 3. **Period absurdism**: The "Bad to Worse" section uses exaggeration (swallowing swords, inhaling camels) for comedic effect. 4. **Visual gags**: Cartoons like "A Jolly Tar" and the phone mishap about triplets use physical comedy and wordplay. The humor assumes shared middle/upper-class values and social conventions—what would offend modern sensibilities regarding women and gender. The overall tone is lighthearted rather than biting political satire.
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JUDGE “Was I drunk last night?” “Were you? You took your hat off and went around ta lection for the Dead $ —Wisconsin Octopus ing a col- George—What a smooth gear shift you have on your car. Georgette—Hey, will you take your hand off my knee. N.Y. Mepiey “Where were you during the sixth and night seventh dances last Jack showing me some new steps. “Were they very hard?” “Oh, no, we had cushions.” —Vassan Vacauoxn First Co-ed—Did you go riding with Billy last night? Second Co-ed—Yes. First Co-ed—Well, you think of him? Second Co-ed—Well, he’s either a gentleman or a fool. —VANDERBILT MasQueRADER what do Voice on THE PHoNE—You have become the father of trip- lets, LAND Hermit—You’ve got the wrong number, lady. —Micuican GarcoyLe > had her face lifted and it threw all-her pictures out of focus.” —Vassar VaGasonn It was the day before the big race. yacht was talking to the mate. “T wish,” said John Paul Jones, “that we had a swil boat.” “Oh, that’s all right,” jokingly The captain of the responded his wag- gish subordinate. “Take her to the dock and make her fast.” Bluff old sea dog though he was, the captain blushed a fiery red and grinned sheepishly. —Winuiams Perris Cow Bad to Worse Skippy—I saw a man swallow a sword. Dippy—That’s nothin’, I saw a man inhale a camel. —Texas Rancer We'll Bite “Who was Moses’ father “Hmmm-m-m, dunt esk.” —Western Reserve Rep Car Tuimry-Oxne—From now on, my boy, I want you to bear down. T say, Amos, what do » me for, a Duck? Catirornta Penican Mu—Do you believe reading? Mu Mu—Yes. Iwas introduced to a chorus girl the other night and she slapped my face. in mind Rensserarr Pup Not Wanted “Why didn’t you accept that engagement ring from Bob last night?” “T don’t care for second-hand jewelry.” —Trxas Rancer Tue Wrr—I have a wrench in my knee, fair Pythagora Tur Wac—Forsooth, knave, hie thee away and procure the magnet that we may extract the tool. —V. M. I. Syiver comicbooks.com