Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, January 1922 · page 18 of 68
Captain Billy's Whiz Bang #29 — page 18: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains four short humor pieces rather than political cartoons: 1. **"Reversed English"** - A joke about three Black men competing over their wives' abilities, with the punchline hinging on a misunderstanding. 2. **"Watch 'em Run"** - A risqué joke about a sportsman commenting on a female runner's physique at a track meet. 3. **"Stop That, Horace!"** - A brief exchange about digestive distress from eating a hot dog. 4. **"Courtroom Pot Pourri"** - A joke about Roy Gardner (likely a notorious criminal) being caught on a Virginia highway. These pieces reflect 1920s-era humor—bawdy, reliant on racial stereotypes, and featuring contemporary references. The content is primarily entertainment rather than political satire, typical of Whiz Bang's irreverent comedy magazine style.