Judge, 1928-11-10 · page 24 of 36
Judge — November 10, 1928 — page 24: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This Judge magazine page satirizes **fake testimonials and advertising claims** by imagining what famous historical and biblical figures would endorse if they existed today. The main feature, "What the Testimonial Boys Missed," uses humor by attributing modern products to legendary figures: Samson crediting "Fast-Growth Hair Tonic," King Arthur endorsing Listerine for his dragons, Goliath defeated by a "Knock-em Dizzy Sling Shot," etc. The satire mocks how advertisers cynically use invented endorsements and exaggerate product claims. The page header cartoon shows a rural judge figure, likely commenting on authority or justice in small-town America. The bottom panels include various humorous anecdotes from college students—jokes about ice melting, Scottish tourism decline, and racial humor typical of 1920s-30s publications (the "Sambo" dialogue reflects the era's offensive conventions). The overall message: **advertising testimonials are ridiculous fabrications**, and consumers should recognize obvious fakery when they see it.
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