Judge, 1928-03-31 · page 16 of 36
Judge — March 31, 1928 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a reader-participation contest page from *Judge* magazine (1928). The cartoon depicts a young woman asking two male students from Harvard and Princeton whether they believe in "the equality of the sexes." The joke's setup invites readers to supply a witty punchline. The satire targets upper-class male college students, whose presumed snobbery and gender attitudes are the implied butt of the joke. The woman's question about gender equality was a timely social issue in the 1920s, following women's suffrage (1920). The contrast between her earnest question and the elite male students' presumed dismissive or clever response forms the comedic premise. *Judge* offered $25 for the cleverest second line—a substantial prize then—encouraging reader engagement and showcasing audience humor. This was a common magazine feature blending entertainment with interactivity.
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JUDGE Can you think of a clever second line for this joke? Sweet YounG THinG—Do you beliere in the cquality of the sexes? Harvarp axp Princeton, in chorus JUDGE’S FIFTY-FIFTY CONTEST No. 1 UDGE will award a prize of $25 for the cleverest second line in the above conversation. Study the situation, the characters, and their ex- pressions, and then write the funniest, snappiest line you can think of. In case two or more persons submit the same winning line, $25 will be awarded to each. Any reader of Judge may compete. Any number of lines may be submitted, but each one MUST be submitted on a POST- CARD, or a sheet of paper the size of a Posteard, OR IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. No answers will be returned. Contest No. 1 closes April 12, 1928. The winning answer will appear in the May 12th issue of Judge. Check will be mailed to the winner on that date. In the meantime Fifty-Fifty Contest No. 2 will appear next week. Send your answers to the Fifty:Fifty Editor of Judge, 627 West 43rd St., Ne York City. Mark the number of the Contest on the front of your envelope. comicbooks.com