Judge, 1927-12-10 · page 4 of 36
Judge — December 10, 1927 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains three separate satirical pieces: **"Would Hardly Do"** depicts a bored clerk and old lady discussing gift suggestions, with the punchline involving animal crackers instead of dog biscuits—gentle domestic humor. **"Lucky Girl"** jokes about a girl named Peggy who is "fat," with the humor centering on her stocking getting torn and replaced with a boy's sock—typical early-20th-century schoolyard comedy. **"Presents"** is a humorous poem contrasting Christmas gifts for girls (sugar, spice, nice things) versus boys (socks, ties, underwear)—mocking how boys received practical but unglamorous gifts. The bottom cartoon shows people at what appears to be a luggage counter or storage area, with someone discovering their hidden joke has been discovered ("Turn it off! You've had your little joke!")—suggesting practical joking among travelers or workers. The overall tone is light domestic and workplace humor typical of early-20th-century satirical magazines.
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JUDGE Would Hardly Do Bored Clerk—You wish me to suggest something for your sis- ter? Well, how about a gravy boat? Nice Old Lady — Well, she does need something to take her out in the open air! Mrs. Newlywed—The grocer didn’t have any dog biscuits, but I got something just as good. Newlywed—What is it? Mrs. Newlywed — Animal crackers. Lucky Girl Mert—Peggie is certainly fat, isn’t she? Gwen—Yes; when the poor thing hung up her stocking Santa carried it off with him’ and left his pack in place of it. Pity the poor pedestrian; he doesn’t know where his next auto is coming from. The secret hiding place. Presents (Male and Female) What do little girls get for Christmas? Sugar and spice thing nice; little girls get for Christmas. But what do men and boys get for Christmas? Socks by the pair And ties they can’t wear; That's what men and boys get for Christmas. Also underwear, bathrobes, soap, turkish towels, handker- chiefs, nail files and other use- ful gifts. It’s positively insult- ing; we mean, it really is. “Alwri! Alwri! Turn it off! You’ve had your little joke!” comicbooks.com