Judge, 1928-08-04 · page 22 of 36
Judge — August 4, 1928 — page 22: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains humorous reader submissions and cartoons satirizing 1920s college and social life. **Top cartoon** ("The Chill"): Mocks young men's awkward dating attempts. The dialogue jokes about a wallflower seeking help at dances and another character, Reginald, who gets motor-party invitations despite having a curved spine—implying he's physically unattractive yet socially active, likely because he owns a car (the rumble seat reference suggests he can offer rides). **Lower cartoon**: Features anthropomorphic birds or creatures discussing human intelligence. The joke contrasts birds learning to fly with their inability to perch on barbed wire fences—a nonsensical comparison meant to mock the notion of animal "progress." **Text pieces** are lighthearted essays from college readers (Yale, Oregon, Trinity, CCNY) about fashion (corsets), social anxiety, and relationships—typical college-magazine humor reflecting post-WWI youth culture concerns with dating, dancing, and modern courtship rituals. The overall tone is genteel satire aimed at educated, affluent readers.
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