Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, July 1921 · page 58 of 68
Captain Billy's Whiz Bang #22 — page 58: what you’re looking at
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This page contains five brief humorous pieces typical of 1920s-era satirical magazines: **"Tell It to the Judge"** mocks courtroom decorum—a woman claims something is too indecent to tell "decent people," but the lawyer suggests she can whisper it to the judge, implying judges hear all manner of impropriety. **"Our Short Story"** is a flirtatious exchange playing on double meanings ("just the sleeve" suggesting physical intimacy). **"The Glorious Daze"** depicts two drunk men in circular, nonsensical conversation—a joke format about intoxication. **"Daytona Beach Ballad"** satirizes moral reformers by cataloging a woman's "scandalous" behavior (dropped stockings, high heels, cigarettes, alcohol)—likely mocking Prohibition-era pearl-clutching and the gap between Victorian morality and 1920s "modern" behavior. The final aphorism cynically suggests smiling is manipulative. The humor reflects post-WWI irreverence toward authority and traditional propriety.
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56 Captain Billy's Whiz Bang Tell It to the Judge In a recent scandal case in New York, a lady de-clined to answer a question because, she said, “It wasn’t fit to tell decent people.” “Oh, well,” replied the lawyer, “just step up and whisper it to the judge.” * * * Our Short Story He—Cold, Hon’? She—About to freeze! He—Want my coat? She—Just the sleeve! * * * The Glorious Daze Two drunks hanging on a lamp post at 2 A. M. No. 1—Shay, d’you know Tom Perkins? No. 2—No, what’s his name? No. 1—Who? * * * Daytona Beach Ballad Come all you reformers, if you want to raise ’ell, Here comes a woman from the Breakers Hotel, With dropped-stitched stockings, And high-heeled shoes, A pack of cigarettes And a bottle of booze. * * * Always smile—It gets you something.