Judge, 1928-09-01 · page 26 of 36
Judge — September 1, 1928 — page 26: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects humor from college students circa 1928-1931, presented as satirical observations. Key items: **"Typographical Error"**: A joke about Mexico's voting system, suggesting that secret ballots there are literally bullets—dark political satire implying Mexican elections were violent/deadly rather than democratic. **"School Teacher"**: Satire on American wealth and materialism. A farmer selling potatoes would realistically get modest cash, but the "Small Boy's" answer (golf clubs, radio, town car) mocks how the prosperous 1920s made luxury goods seem within reach of ordinary people. **College humor**: The "Songster" poem and campus jokes mock sentimental romantic letters and affected collegiate speech—particularly the running joke about mispronouncing "Harvard" as "Har-ward," poking fun at pretentious Boston Brahmin accents. **Various quips**: Poke gentle fun at romance, slang ("Bin eatin' corn"), and classroom absurdities. The overall tone reflects Jazz Age college culture—irreverent, focused on dating/romance, material consumption, and class affectation.
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