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Mutt and Jeff #8 (1922)

Cupples & Leon · 1922 · 52 pages

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Contains 46 stories
Wasn't That Careless of the Mess Sergeant?
1 pp · humor

Mutt and Jeff trade barbs about the outrageous price of steak and the dubious quality of wartime rations, before a fast-talking salesman tries to convince them that his miracle salve can perform the impossible. In true fashion, each one-upmanship leads to taller and sillier claims, culminating in a punchline that's equal parts absurd and perfectly timed.

When Mutt Stars to Spoof Jeff Goes Him One Better.
1 pp · humor
The Little Fellow Speaks in a Universal Language.
1 pp · humor

Mutt picks up a French phrase book hoping to impress Jeff with some Continental sophistication, but when he tries out "au revoir" as a stylish goodbye, Jeff responds with his own brand of "universal language"—one that cuts right through Mutt's pretensions. It's a quick, clever reminder that sometimes the plainest words pack the hardest punch.

Mutt Bit on This One Like a Poor Fish.
1 pp · humor

Mutt asks Jeff about his favorite food, only to discover his pal has a peculiar way of mixing meals with holidays—and an even stranger sense of humor about it. It's a quick bit of wordplay that lands exactly where you'd expect it to, and no further.

Merely One Guy's Opinion of Another.
1 pp · humor

Mutt gets inspired by Sir Sidney's personal seal and decides he needs one of his own to reflect his standing—so he asks Jeff for help designing something that will represent who he is. Jeff's suggestion is characteristically unhelpful, offering up a simple cipher instead of anything more dignified. It's a classic setup for the pair's familiar brand of comedic back-and-forth about ambition and practicality.

A Lot Can Happen When a Guy's Pounding His Ear.
1 pp · humor

Jeff sits down for a tooth extraction that promises to be far from straightforward when the dentist administers gas and sends him under. With Jeff out cold and his wits about him, there's bound to be some mix-up before anyone's back on their feet.

Mutt's Son Is Indeed a Chip of the Old Block.
1 pp · humor
Cicero
Jeff Slips Mutt Some Dope about His Social Standing.
1 pp · humor

Mutt drops by Jeff's new meat market in what he thinks is an upscale neighborhood, eager to support his pal with a purchase and a charge account. When Mutt compliments the classy clientele, Jeff delivers a backhanded compliment about the neighborhood's "first and last families"—a joke that lands with a satisfying punchline about the locals' credit habits.

Jeff's Ignorance about Boat Terms Is Indeed Refreshing.
1 pp · humor

Jeff's ignorance about nautical terminology leads to a hilarious misunderstanding when his friend brags about receiving VIP treatment aboard a ship. When the friend boasts of riding on the quarter-deck as a special privilege, Jeff's innocent misinterpretation of boat lingo delivers the punchline with perfect comedic timing. This 1922 humor strip showcases the kind of quick-witted wordplay that made Mutt and Jeff a beloved staple of early comic strips.

Jeff Finally Got Mutt Classified.
1 pp · humor

When Jeff's temper flares over an insult hurled at his friend, he takes a swing with a bottle at the Dutchman's porter—but his justification for the outburst becomes the real comedy as he and his companion debate what kind of insult would truly deserve such a response. In this 1922 one-pager, the joke builds to a perfectly timed punchline that proves sometimes the worst insult is simply the truth.

What's So Rare as a Hundred Per Cent. Friend?
1 pp · humor

When Jeff hears that someone named Spivis has been badmouthing him at the local bar, he's ready to cut the guy loose—until Mutt reveals he was there and stood up for his pal. But Mutt's defense of his friend's character takes an unexpectedly funny turn when Jeff asks exactly what he said in Jeff's favor.

Spivis Learns Something about the Little Fellow's Past.
1 pp · humor

Spivis gets a surprise lesson in Shakespearean drama when Jeff reveals he once performed in stock company productions—though his theatrical credentials turn out to be more colorful than classically refined. It's a quick comedic deflation that captures the irreverent spirit of these two hapless characters perfectly.

Jeff Figured This Guy Could Get Away with a Big Safe.
1 pp · humor

Jeff hears that a former waiter from the Dutchman's has been arrested for stealing a piano and confessed to the crime in a moment of weakness—but Jeff can't help wondering what the man might have taken if he'd actually felt confident about it.

Speaking of This Fifty-Fifty Stuff.
1 pp · humor

When Mutt learns about Jeff's profitable rabbit pie business in post-war Paris, he's curious how his pal undercut the local competition so dramatically. Jeff reveals the not-so-appetizing secret behind his bargain pricing—a fifty-fifty ratio that's equal parts dubious ingredient sourcing and comedic misdirection.

Dan Cupid Will Get Dizzy Following the Little Fellow's Pace.
1 pp · humor

Jeff's got big romantic plans—he's ready to propose to a society woman he met just two days prior—but his levelheaded pal Mutt urges caution, warning that marriage is no hasty affair and that the couple barely knows each other. When Jeff takes his friend's wisdom to heart, he decides to hold off... just a little bit longer.

Jeff Thinks Mutt Hasn't Changed a Bit.
1 pp · humor
Cicero

Jeff discovers that Mutt refuses to reward his son Cicero with pennies for good behavior, leading to a wry observation about Mutt's own character—a quick domestic comedy that captures the generational clash between old-fashioned discipline and a boy's simple hopes for a reward.

Just for That, Jeff'll Look for Another Manager.
1 pp · humor

Jeff's manager has a novel training regimen in mind for his boxer's upcoming ten-round bout, so he sets the reluctant fighter on his back to perform an imaginary bicycle-riding exercise—but Jeff's interpretation of "coasting" during the workout doesn't sit well with his handler. A quick, tongue-in-cheek look at the perils of unconventional gym work and the friction between a boxer and the man trying to get him ready.

Sure! Jeff Wrote a Novel Called 'The Cute Vamp,' and It Was Awful.
1 pp · humor

Jeff is determined to become a novelist despite Mutt's skepticism about his writing talent, and he's convinced that his luck has finally changed when he receives payment related to his manuscript "The Cute Vamp." But the reality of where that money actually came from proves to be the ultimate joke on our hopeful author.

Oh, Look Who's Trying to Get on the Police Force!
1 pp · humor

Mutt dreams of joining the police force and takes the entrance examination, only to discover he's scored a zero—though he's convinced there's been a terrible mistake in the marking. When a friend points out that zero is the lowest possible score anyone can receive, Mutt's hopes for a badge take a comedic nosedive in this 1922 humor strip.

The Little Fellow Springs a Hot One on Mutt.
1 pp · humor

The little fellow challenges Mutt with a riddle: what creature has eight legs and sings? As Mutt stumbles through increasingly absurd guesses—from a hippopotamus to a centipede—his pint-sized pal gleefully shoots down each answer with comedic logic. The punchline lands with a perfectly timed twist that'll make you groan just like Mutt does.

On the Other Hand, Jeff Certainly Is All Dolled Up.
1 pp · humor

Jeff has landed a new job as a lion tamer and proudly shows off his fancy outfit to Mutt, boasting about his fearless technique for subduing the fiercest beasts. But Mutt isn't buying Jeff's tall tale—and has a choice word or two about his friend's credibility.

Jeff Certainly Slipped One Over on Mutt.
1 pp · humor

Jeff and Mutt decide to settle a dispute over their last bottle by having each other recount their dreams from the night before—whoever had the most spectacular one gets the prize. When morning arrives, Mutt launches into an elaborate tale of space travel that seems to clinch his victory, but Jeff has a trick up his sleeve that changes everything. It's a perfect little con wrapped up in 1920s humor, where the real story unfolds in the punchline.

Evidently Jeff Has Been Getting Away with Something.
1 pp · humor

Jeff sets himself up as a memory-cultivation teacher and lands a paying pupil in Mutt, but his grand scheme hits a snag when he realizes he's forgotten a crucial detail about one of his other students. It's a quick dose of comeuppance for the self-styled professor in this 1922 humor strip.

Jeff Was Gonna Make It as Homelike as Possible.
1 pp · humor

Jeff is determined to make his new hen feel at home by giving her a mail box to roost on—after all, she was hatched from a parcel post egg, so he figures she'll miss her postal origins if he doesn't keep things familiar. Mutt's reaction to this logic suggests Jeff's plan might be more sentimental than practical.

Some Mineral Water! Either That or Some Lie.
1 pp · humor

Mutt learns about a mineral spring on his father's farm that supposedly contains so much iron it's caused miraculous—if dubious—effects on the family's livestock. When Mutt shares this discovery with his pal, the tall tale of natural horseshoes growing from hooves tests whether his companion will believe what sounds like pure fiction.

Yes, the Little Fellow Is Quite Right, Quite Right.
1 pp · humor

Mutt arrives home at five in the morning, and Jeff wastes no time warning him that his late-night habits are a one-way ticket to an early grave—nobody can maintain that pace and live to fifty. But Mutt's got a comeback ready: every rule has an exception, and he's got a clever example to prove it. It's a battle of wits between the two pals, complete with the kind of sharp wordplay that keeps these two at each other's throats.

The Little Fellow Thinks Three Can Play at That Game.
1 pp · humor

Jeff's poker night takes a turn when he's cleaned out at the table, but his accusation that one player cheated sets off a chain of suspicions—Spivis claims he caught the fellow palming cards, yet Jeff can't believe Sam would play dirty. When the dust settles and the winnings are tallied, it turns out the real schemer may have had other ideas about who was running the con.

Cicero Mutt Makes a Perfectly Natural Mistake for a Child.
1 pp · humor
Cicero

When Cicero finishes his reading lesson, he confidently insists that "furlough" means a mule—and he's got what he thinks is ironclad proof: a photograph of his pop from the war with a caption that seems to back him up. Jeff isn't buying the kid's logic, but Cicero is convinced he's outsmarted his teacher, and the two square off over who's right and who's wrong.

Spivis Must Be Related to the Master Mind.
1 pp · humor

When Jeff asks his pal Spivis to buy some pears for his gout, he innocently instructs him to pinch a couple to test their ripeness—a suggestion Spivis interprets with criminal creativity. What starts as a simple errand becomes a lesson in how easily good intentions can be twisted by a mind bent on mischief.

Mutt Was Serious, and Jeff - Well, You Know Him.
1 pp · humor

One character brings an arithmetic riddle about fitting nuts and lemons into a barrel to test the other's problem-solving skills—but the punchline hinges on a trick question that leaves one of them thoroughly stumped. It's a quick, playful exchange that captures the lighthearted spirit of this classic humor duo.

At Press Time Jeff Was Still Following the Taxi.
1 pp · humor

Jeff visits the dentist expecting a routine extraction, but the doctor pulls the wrong tooth—and then has to yank the right one for free, a mishap that sends Jeff into fits of laughter as he can't wait to share the story with Mutt. When Jeff finally tells his pal about the mix-up, Mutt's less than amused by the tale, offering some choice words about keeping quiet.

Jeff Does Get Terribly Personal at Times.
1 pp · humor

Jeff's got his eye on a woman he met at a musicale and thinks a photo of himself would make the perfect Christmas gift—but when he asks his pal to help him choose between his old Army photos, he gets some brutally honest advice. This 1922 one-pager from Mutt and Jeff captures the kind of quick, cutting humor that made the strip a favorite, as Jeff's good intentions run straight into a dose of truth.

The Boys Are Full of the Holiday Spirit.
1 pp · humor

When Mutt spots a box of smuggled cigars, he seizes the chance to knock out his Christmas shopping with a single purchase—gifting them to Jeff as a present. But Jeff's delight takes an unexpected turn when his wife learns exactly where those fine Havanas came from, setting off a chain reaction of holiday cheer gone sideways.

Mutt Stings Jeff with a Right to the Eye.
1 pp · humor

Mutt calls out Jeff for missing a big game at the Dutchman's and is skeptical when Jeff brags about his work as an auctioneer—especially after learning his impressive sale consisted of just one horse and six beehives. The resulting clash between the two pals sets the stage for typical hijinks.

Jeff Believes the Little Bear Is Able to Stand It.
1 pp · humor

Jeff proudly shows off a young bear he's been keeping as a pet in his room, but when Mutt discovers the unusual houseguest, he's quick to voice his concerns about the arrangement. What unfolds is a clash of opinions over whether this furry friend can truly adapt to indoor living.

As a Reporter, Jeff Flashes Some Snappy Copy.
1 pp · humor

Jeff lands himself in hot water at the newspaper office when his editor discovers a glaring mistake in his write-up of a charity ball—he's described a male guest as one of the most beautiful ladies present. This classic comedy of errors puts the hapless reporter on the spot as his boss demands answers for the embarrassing blunder.

As a Hunter Jeff Isn't in Dan Boone's Class.
1 pp · humor

Jeff's hunting expedition ends without a single kill, leaving him desperate to avoid his partner's ridicule—so he takes a shortcut that backfires when Mutt spots the evidence. This 1922 tale from *Mutt and Jeff* #8 is a quick, clever reminder that there's no fooling your roommate when you've cut corners.

When Jeff Gets an Order He Follows It to the Letter.
1 pp · humor

Jeff takes his boss Mutt's instruction literally—carry exactly sixteen bricks per load, no more and no less—and sticks to it with stubborn precision even when the job would go faster otherwise. When circumstances demand a slight adjustment to the count, Jeff's devotion to following orders to the letter creates an unexpected problem. It's a perfectly timed lesson in the difference between obedience and common sense.

And When the Horse Yawns, Jeff Slips the Bit in His Mouth.
1 pp · humor

In this 1922 one-pager, Jeff lands a job grooming a horse for the track, but his unconventional methods—and questionable logic—drive his impatient companion Mutt up the wall. When Mutt demands he stop dawdling and get the animal to the races, Jeff's explanation for why he can't proceed just might be the most backwards excuse ever uttered in a stable.

And Then Mutt Busted the Table Over Jeff's Bean.
1 pp · humor

When a strike finally ends, Mutt celebrates the return of his pals Jeff and Spivis to the workforce—until their reunion at the coffee house takes an unexpectedly violent turn. With tempers flaring and objects flying, what starts as good news quickly spirals into chaos in this classic 1922 Mutt and Jeff romp.

All Jeff Wanted Was Four or Five Weeks' Time.
1 pp · humor

Jeff pitches Mutt on a business partnership, offering up his "experience" as his contribution while Mutt would supply the five hundred dollars his aunt sent him—a lopsided deal that Jeff's confident will even out once he scrounges up some capital of his own. This quick-witted 1922 comedy plays the con artist angle for all it's worth, with Jeff's smooth-talking logic getting the skeptical Mutt to question whether he's being taken for a ride.

There Are Times When Jeff's Ignorance Is Indeed a Revelation.
1 pp · humor

When Mutt brings home yet another foreign visitor—this time Mister Shactown from Australia on his first trip to America—Jeff extends his usual warm (if oblivious) welcome. As the conversation unfolds, Jeff finds himself genuinely impressed by how quickly the newcomer has picked up English, leading to a moment of classic comic misunderstanding that only Jeff could stumble into.

Oh, Well, Mutt May Be Able to Find a Barrel Somewhere.
1 pp · humor

When Mutt's tailor refuses to press his trousers due to an unpaid bill, Jeff volunteers to handle the job himself—despite having absolutely no idea what he's doing. What could possibly go wrong when Jeff's method for testing the iron's temperature involves waiting until the fabric starts to scorch?

Jeff Has to Land Nine More Saps Like Mutt to Break Even.
1 pp · humor

Jeff has landed a lucrative scheme: he paid ten bucks for a sea-sickness cure and now he's selling the secret to Mutt for a buck, meaning he needs nine more suckers like Mutt to break even. When Mutt eagerly forks over his money for the remedy, he learns the "cure" is about as worthless as you'd expect from a con artist's playbook—but that's exactly the joke.

Jeff Kept Spivis in Suspense for Quite a Spell.
1 pp · humor

Jeff toys with Spivis's curiosity about the fate of a kitten he once owned, refusing to reveal what happened until the big reveal—a perfectly ordinary answer to an artificially mysterious question. It's a charming bit of comic misdirection from the beloved *Mutt and Jeff* duo, where the joke lands squarely on the gap between buildup and payoff.

My Word! But Isn't Mutt the Selfish Old Thing!!
1 pp · humor

Mutt tries to impress Jeff with what he claims is the finest rye whiskey, but when Jeff takes a sip, his reaction suggests the liquor falls far short of the boast. What follows is a classic clash of egos as the two argue over the quality of Mutt's generous offering in this quick-hitting gag from the beloved 1922 humor series.

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