Judge, 1935-05 · page 9 of 36
Judge — May 1935 — page 9: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page presents legal humor typical of Judge's satirical style. **"The Lawyer and His Love"** (top) mocks courtroom procedure: a lawyer objects to his romantic rival's kiss as "circumspect," then objects again when told the rival's kiss is "different." The poem celebrates the lawyer finally winning his case and marrying the woman, finding domestic happiness ("lovely little tarts") preferable to courtroom battles. **"Findings of the Jury"** satirizes the legal system's failures—biased judges, dishonest witnesses, poor ventilation, and contradictory evidence—concluding courts produce "everything exactly opposite to what it should be." **"Definition"** provides cynical humor: a lawyer is someone willing to spend money proving he's right. The bottom cartoon shows an interrogation scene, likely depicting typical legal cross-examination tactics.
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The Lawyer and His Love «6TN BRIEF,” she said, “to grant a kiss Would not be circumspect.” The lawyer said unto the miss: “To this I must object!” “T plead with you to marry me,” He said, his voice restrained. “Oh, that is diff’rent, sir,” said she, “Objection not sustained.” And so together, tried and true, > plain-tiffs mar their life. He is the law-d and master to His loyal, legal wife. To lawful domesticity He comes home from the courts : . With cases they can try while she “You wouldn’t happen to know which page those loop-holes Bakes lovely little torts. are on, would you? —Artuur L, Lirpaann. s Se eee Findings of the Jury CLERK: “Members of the ave you reached a verdict ?” Court clerk: Jury: “We find the judge hostile, iased and prejudiced; the witnesses cither senile, dishonest, interested, care- fully coached, previously convicted, or downright daffy; the prosecutor vin- dictive and rasping; the courtroom stuffy and poorly ventilated; the spec- tators giddy, morbidly curious; the seats in the courtroom uncomfortable; the proceedings unnecessarily long-winded, tiresome and tedious; the exhibits voluminous and contradictory; in fact, we find everything exactly opposite to what it should be in a court of justice.” aS ED Definition A lawyer is a fellow who is willing to go out and spend your last cent to prove he’s right. “Speaking of this and that, Halibur- ton, what’s your sister doing now?” “Why, Panorama, I thought you knew. She's studying law.” “What! A barmaid in the family!” And a guest artist is just somebody a radio comedian gets to pull the chest- : nuts out of the old jokebook for him. “Where were you last night?” | VSR DaAe. comicbooks.com