Judge, 1928-11-17 · page 23 of 36
Judge — November 17, 1928 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Judge* compiles humorous one-liners and cartoons from college contributors (note the repeated class years like '29, '30, '31). The content reflects 1920s-30s collegiate humor and social commentary: **Political satire**: "The Fewer the Better" mocks legislative inefficiency—a senator admits that without a quorum, Congress might actually accomplish something, suggesting partisan gridlock prevents productive governance. **Social humor**: Other jokes target everyday annoyances (borrowed shoes, marital dynamics) and college life stereotypes. "Height of Something or Other" plays on pretentious jargon. **Cultural references**: "Gene Tunney" alludes to the famous boxer; "Jim Dole" likely references pineapple magnate James Dole; the parachute and multi-act play jokes reference contemporary entertainment. The cartoons—a man boasting at home, a railroad engineer, figures discussing books—illustrate these observations visually. Overall, this represents *Judge*'s formula: light satirical commentary on politics, manners, and culture filtered through college-age contributors' perspectives.
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_— The Fewer the Better Senator—Mr. Chairman, there isn’t a quorum present. Chairman—Fine! Then maybe something we can get plished, accom —Raovt Beempera Yale ?29 Height of Something or Other The fellow who borrows your shocs and then asks you for a The “runs things at home. man who boasts he dime so he can get them shined. —Wn. Giorpaxo Columbia —Maxim G Co CUNY Famous Answers - To get on The Other Side The Popular Girl The Egg Yes To Famous Questions 1, Why does a man roll over in bed? 2. Who gets it in the neck? 3. What is a famous college yell? $. What went out of the frying pan into the Friar? 5. Have you got the tim V. Derry, Annapolis 29 d —L. e's only an electricis daughter, but she sure conduit, —Trso Western Union Blanks. —Beunxece Gouin, Stanford "31 Stranger Interludes The one between “will you?” and ad While the custotns official hesi tates over the spare tire of your car. Waiting for the parachute to ope The five hours between Act. I and Act IX. —Articr Sinversratr Harvard ’30 ene ALLEN Southern Methodist U.*- The railroad engineer drives his car. —Tuomas M. Foups, Yale *30 “Have you heard al pullin’ a ‘Gene Tunne ut Dick He bought a boc —Pacn Le Oregon °29 You can thank Jim Dole for Fraternity dessert. —Kexxetri Dow Stanford °30 Said the lawyer as he grabbed a strap in the crowded street car, “T've gotta lien on this.” —Bannry Maton Catholic Joe—Erudite? that | ' bozo’s so erudite he cogitates in his sleep!! —Jounx Courtiarn, . of S. California ’30 | Say, comicbooks.com