Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, November 27, 1841 by Various
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page 42 of 60 (70%)
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Messrs. GAG and GAMMON beg most respectfully to call the strict attention
of the reading public to the following brief prospectus of their forthcoming work "On Jokes for all subjects." Messrs. GAG and GAMMON pledge themselves to produce an article at present unmatched for application and originality, upon such terms as must secure them the patronage and lasting gratitude of their many admirers. Messrs. GAG and GAMMON propose dividing their highly-seasoned and warranted-to-keep-in-any-climate universal facetiƦ into the following various heads, departments, or classes:-- General jokes for all occasions; chiefly applicable to individuals' names, expressive of peculiar colours. A very superior article on _Browns_--if required, bringing in said Browns in Black and White. Embarrassed do., very humorous, with _Duns_; and a choice selection of unique references to the copper coin of the realm. Worthy the attention of young beginners, and very safe for small country towns, with one wit possessed of a good horse-laugh for his own, or rather Messrs. G. and G.'s jokes. Do. do. on _Greens_, very various: bring in _Sap_ superbly, and _Pea_ with peculiar power; with a short cut to _Lettus (Lettuce)_, and Hanson's Patent Safety,--a beautiful allusion to the "Cab-age." May be tried when there is an attorney and young doctor, with a perfect certainty of success. Do. do. do. On _Wiggins_; very pungent, suitable to the present political position; offering a beautiful contrast of Wig-_ins_ and Wig-_outs_; |
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