Life, 1928-01-05 · page 15 of 34
Life — January 5, 1928 — page 15: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains three separate humorous pieces typical of 1920s Life magazine: 1. **"Moe and Joe on Broadway"** (top): A dialogue joke where two characters discuss seeing shows on Broadway, with the punchline about getting "a buzz" when returning home—likely referencing Prohibition-era speakeasies. 2. **"Broadway Banter"**: A joke about trained fleas contracting for a transcontinental tour, satirizing vaudeville's absurd entertainment acts. 3. **Cartoon with Janet and Ralph**: A flirtatious exchange where Ralph claims to have forgotten kissing a girl before, and Janet responds skeptically—a commentary on dating behavior and male unreliability. 4. **"I'll Say This Much"** and **"The Futile Proposal"**: Personal essays reflecting on 1928 resolutions and romance, representing typical magazine filler content. The humor targets Broadway culture, dating conventions, and entertainment industry absurdities.
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Moe and Joe on Broadway “LJ ELLO, Moe.” “Hello, Joe. “Whatja doin’ in New York? I’m secin’ a lotta shows for Jesse ‘ouis Mayer ast me to hop East an’ see if they was a picture in any o’ these punk operas.” n't they all drastic?” Boy! They're murder. You couldn’t get a picture outta any of ’em with dyna- mite.” “I wouldn’t give ya a Canadian dime fer this whole mug town.” “Ych. They’s more real life on Hollywood Boulevard than in this whole breakaway village.” “Yeh, it dies lousy.” “Yeh, it’s a wash-out.” “Well, gimme a buzz over at the club when ya get back.” “Well, O. K. If I don’t buzz you, buzz me.” “So long, Moe.” “So long, Joe.” Robert Lord. Broadway Banter IRST TRAINED FLEA: Would you consider a contract for a transcontinental tour? econD TRAINED FLEA: Boy, I'd jump at it. Would <ING is an ancient pastime. ven said that Apollo dined with Diana on ambrosia, and nectar. Janet: Did you ever kiss a girl before? Ratrn: I've forgotten. Janet: I'll bet they have, too, J CaSO PY as = The Foundation Man of the Balancing Eight Decides to Take a Bow. I'll Say This Much [LL say this much for 1927: it was a triumphant year for me $0 far as the keeping of some of my perennial New Year's resolutions was concerned. I read at least one good book each week of the fifty-two. I exercised at least fifteen minutes daily. I did not fall in love with any blondes. I bought no theatre or prizefight tickets at scalpers’ prices. I put no old razor blades on the medicine chest, nor did I drop any behind the bath- room radiator. I purchased nothing on the installment plan. I did not contribute to any doubtful chari- ty campaigns. I tipped no check- room girls. I salved no ticket agents or porters for locating berths for me in allegedly filled-up Pullmans. I did not yield to any insurance agents, bond salesmen, stadium-fund solicitors, or barbers. I did not drink a drop of bootleg liquor. I heard at least one improving lecture each month. If I continue my good behavior in 1928, the warden says he'll recom- mend me for a parole. Tup. The Futile Proposal OROTHY: Dad, Jack and I have gone together nearly two years. He has finally graduated from Yale and to-night he wants to have a long, serious talk with you. Her Fatuer: I’m sorry, Dot, but it won’t do the young man any good. My mind is firmly made up. I've bought all the bonds I can afford this year. “Wut sort of show was that you went to last night?” “It was a musical tragedy.” comicbooks.com