Judge, 1928-04-21 · page 26 of 36
Judge — April 21, 1928 — page 26: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page combines a French Line cruise advertisement with several short humorous jokes typical of 1920s-30s satirical magazines. The main cartoon (top right) shows a man in a car pointing at a pub sign reading "George and Dragon," asking where George is—a visual pun on the traditional English pub sign depicting St. George slaying a dragon. The jokes below mock various social situations: a doctor-patient exchange about temperature, automotive ignorance, engagement ring credit, overconfident betting, and flirtation. One recurring theme involves a man repeatedly asking a woman if she's dated worse-looking men, with her ignoring him the first time. The "Hurricane" cocktail advertisement offers a recipe booklet for a dollar, capitalizing on Prohibition-era interest in home drink-making. The French Line ad emphasizes Paris as essential cultural experience, using the phrase "longest gangplank in the world" as marketing copy for transatlantic travel. This reflects 1920s-30s American fascination with European sophistication.
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PARIS ...and all that lies at the other end of “the Longest Gangplank in theWorld”... F YOU haven't been in Paris for a year... even for six months... the edge is off your knowledge of the world. You've rusted a bit. You aren’t your most brilliant.-“You miss the stimulating atmosphere... mental and physical...the subtle French viewpoint...don’'t post- pone finding them a minute longer than is necessary ... take them in France afloat as you sail toward Franceashore.eMake your reser- vations now on your favorite amongtheW y s “Tle de France”,‘Paris" or" France”. e~You're in the world’s pleasure capital the minute you cross‘*the longest gangplank in the world” at the New York pier.e~Fastest and most direct service toLondon. e~At Le Havre de Paris... no transferring to tenders... simply another gangplank .. . a waiting boat-train ... three hours, Paris. French Line Information from any authorized French Line Agent, or write direct to 19 State Street, New York City “I say, is that the ‘George and Dragon’?” “Of course it is. Why?" “Where's George?” Putting the Treat in Treatment Doctor—Your temperature seems to have taken a drop. Patient—Can't you arrange it so LT ean do the r, doctor? —Boston Transcript “Know anything about cars?” “Been mixed up with ‘em a —Beiietin, Sypney Ruth—I'll give Reginald credit for getting me a nice engagement ring. Ruby—1_ expect that's the jeweler gave him, too. —Answers what | boasted a thoughtless | backer, | | | “T backed the first five winners, and would have backed the last one, too, if I'd had any money lef —Evervnopy’s Werkiy __ —Hemonist He—You've been out with worse looking fellows than I am, haven't you? No answer. He—I say out with worse looking fellows than I, haven't you? She—I “heard you the time. I was trying to think! —Everynopy’s Wreekty you've been first Do you know how to mix a Hurricane ? “HERE’S HOW!” Gives you the inside dope on this 1 drink, Not to mention other knockout recipes and Send a dollar, with this ad, to Judge. Ir., 27 OW 43rd St, New York City, and he will mail you a copy. NEXT WEEK Judge Jr. will be in Niagara Falls and Buffalo comicbooks.com