Judge, 1929-03-23 · page 27 of 36
Judge — March 23, 1929 — page 27: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Judge* collects college-oriented jokes and cartoons typical of early 1930s satirical humor. The main content includes: **"Cost of College Prom"**: A satirical breakdown listing expenses for attending a formal dance, including bribes for police ("gentlemen in blue") and deans—suggesting students expected to encounter law enforcement during parties, likely referencing Prohibition-era drinking. **Phone conversation joke**: A student lies to his girlfriend about staying home, while the operator interrupts to note the line is busy—poking fun at male students' dating duplicity. **Various one-liners** mock college social life: joining the YMCA ("Y"), drunken behavior ("inebriate"), and Scottish frugality at circuses. **Illustrations** include a kangaroo (unclear reference), people in a rumble seat (convertible car seating for necking), and cats making noise—all supporting themes of youthful romance, automobile culture, and mischief. The humor targets college students' hypocrisy, rule-breaking during Prohibition, and dating games common to the era.
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