Judge, 1928-12-29 · page 26 of 37
Judge — December 29, 1928 — page 26: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Judge* magazine features college-authored humor pieces typical of the late 1920s. The jokes target contemporary figures and issues: **"The Sceptic"** mocks President Calvin Coolidge's unpopularity—a child won't believe in Santa Claus *or* Coolidge, suggesting both are equally implausible. This reflects widespread disappointment with Coolidge's presidency by 1929. **"They Shall Not Pass"** jokes about football injuries and hospital wards—referencing the dangerous, unregulated sport of the era. **"The White Man's Burden"** satirizes a Lady Committee Member asking about the "Yellow Peril" (xenophobic anxiety about Asian immigrants). The punchline—that dandelions are the real threat—deflates this racist panic as absurd. Other jokes cover dating, fashion, economics, and panhandling. The cartoons show period-appropriate domestic and school scenes. The humor reflects 1920s college culture: irreverent, topical, and often sexist or xenophobic by modern standards.
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“John, is everything shut up for the night?” “AU but you, darling.” —Fnev Kock, U. of Cincinnati ’29 The Sceptic “Does your little girl still be- lieve in nta Claus?” anta Claus! Why she doesn’t even believe in Mr. Coolidge —Raovr Briumpenc, Yale '29 Daughter—Dad, I won't need any clothes this winter. Daddy—Ye Gods, has it come to this? —J. E. Carner, U. of Virginia 29 “What's the difference between a plumber and an Economics pro- fessor?” “I bite, what?” “A plumber doesn’t pretend to know anything about Economics.” —S. Eant Heinsay, De Pauw ’31 Tell the next beggar who ac: costs you in the street asking for “a dime for a cup of coff run up to the Old Gold pla take the blindfolded test; they give him four cups of coffee free! —Siwvey Sisto, They Shall Not Pass The football season is over and all the newspapers are full of sad, sad stories about gridiron heroes who are fighting for their lives in dreary hospital wards. What could be more pathetic than the case of Hosmer Dribble who is suffering serious injuries after making a pass at the e fi daughter? —Rocer Denisos, Lafayette "29 “O"—Is it really true that you are going deaf? “K"—Nope, that’s — only hear-say. —Rowert Pierson, Exeter '31 “Hear about Alec getting shot?” “Was he a rabid dog?” “No, a bird dog.” —Manrces Messincer, U. of S. California ’30 The White Man's Burden Lady Member—What is the Yellow Peril? Greens Committeeman — Dan- delions! —Raovtr Biempere, Yale '29 “Do you know if the editor has looked at any of the poems I , sir, he glanced through n this morning.” “Oh—just a cursory examina- tion, I suppose?” “You're right, sir, I never heard such language in all my life.” —Hosten Winttass, Denison '29 th A gentleman of the old school. —Atan Baxter, Williams 30 comicbooks.com