Judge, 1927-10-22 · page 7 of 36
Judge — October 22, 1927 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This page from *Judge* satirizes four public figures nominated for a "Hall of Fame," each mocked for specific character flaws: 1. **Horace J. Fistula** — criticized for halitosis, stammering, and ignorance despite claiming sophistication 2. **Tecumseh P. Entwhistle** — ridiculed for refusing to smoke, eat yeast, or advertise products; won't allow his picture in magazines 3. **Derwent X. McGorrish** — portrayed as underdeveloped, lacking intelligence and basic knowledge; unable to maintain personal grooming 4. **Lafcadio W. Terwilliger** — nominated "just because" (implying he deserves mockery without specific reason) The top cartoon shows a judge figure pursued by a mob, captioned about false rumors Edison invented radio—likely satirizing how misinformation spreads. The satirical nominations mock vanity, pretension, and absurd public personalities of the era.
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We Nominate for the Hall of Fame e J. Fistula. dones, ¢ nose-pores ; because he st cannot speak perfect French or play the musical saw, and does not know anything about art, music, literature, finance, or mat- ters of topical interest to the smart world; and because he is nmers, “The touch of a vanished hand.” Irresponsible persons started the rumor that Edison invented the radio. never assed in any com- Such is Fame! pany ys has a good time wherever he goes. 2. Tecumseh P. Entwhistle. Because he does not eat st, smoke non-cough-producing cig arettes, agree with any celebrity on any ertised product, or bite and sit in tortured silence while the other fellow does the talking; and because he would never get his picture in e if it wasn’t for us. his ni 3. Derwent X. McGerrish. Because he scrawny, thin, undeveloped, lacks red _ blood, does not know even the simple facts about life, and is uncertain whether or not he is fit to become a father; and because he cannot keep unruly hair from. spoiling his personal appearance. 4. Lafeadio W. Terwilliger. Just because. —Norman R, Jarrray Sinclair Lewis and the Bishop of Canterbury were punting on the Thames. The Lewis was reciting Song of Solomon ashe twanged a ukulele, while the Bishop ing at a hook that had caught in his thumb. “Why dont you write a book?" asked the Bishop. “Oh, I wrote a book,” replied Lewis, who had hitherto taken no part in the conversation. : as swe: Evening star. ‘ comicbooks.com