Gimpel Beynish the Matchmaker
(Gimpl Beynish der Shadkhn)
Yiddish Comics of the early 20th century

It's obvious Sam Zagat loved to draw horses. In the summer of 1913 Gimpel spent a lot of time in the country, giving lots of opportunities for Zagat to draw barnyard animals. They are wonderful! Here's a horse being showcased the following March.

Notice that in the second frame Beril is called Shmeril. Is this the old Beril/Shmeril gag or just evidence of extremely sloppy editing?

Beril/Shmeril is using all the turns of phrase we've heard Gimpel use scores of times before when referring to women. Another reflection on the way Gimpel and his cronies regard women and horses, both, as skhoyre (merchandise). Click for a larger view:

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March 16, 1914: Oh well, sometimes the ears can lead one astray.

1. Beril: If I tell you she's all right, she's all right. I've seen her.
   
2. Shmeril: There she is, see where she's standing there? Well, she's OK. You should go have a look.
   
3. Beril: Come, you'll see her and we'll seal the deal. You're no youngster who can be fooled.
   
4. GB: They're speaking, here, about a match. One should follow them, perhaps I'll pick up a little business.
   
5. Beril: So, is she some ugly nag? I hate swindling.

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Labels: animals, competition