Judge, 1928-06-09 · page 31 of 36
Judge — June 9, 1928 — page 31: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Judge* contains multiple humor sections typical of 1920s satirical magazines: **"High Hat" (continued story):** A comedic narrative about an ambitious man named Smith who, after meeting someone influential, decides to run for president on an "independent ticket"—a wet ticket, he claims, since he's "the only one that's got the guts" and will "carry the country." The humor relies on wordplay and absurdist logic about election day. **"Embarrassing Moments":** A cartoon showing social anxiety—forgetting to remove a price tag ($1.98) from a gift. The solution: light a MURAD cigarette to appear nonchalant. This reflects period advertising merging product placement with relatable social humor. **Mixed humor items** include jokes about optimists, intoxication puns, and a pun about "companionate marriage" vs. "splice of life." The page reflects 1920s concerns: political ambition, consumer embarrassment, and smoking as a social prop for confidence. Most content is lighthearted rather than hard-hitting satire.
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