Liberty magazine, Aug. 20, 1927.Cover by Leslie Thrasher for “Chaw Beef!” by ?An
Liberty magazine, Aug. 20, 1927.Cover by Leslie Thrasher for “Chaw Beef!” by ?Anyone have a guess about what is going on with this illustration?No, wait, I found it….“ The “chaw beef” trick. That practical joke involved tying tight knots into the shirt and pants of a bather. When the victim came out of the water, he would need to use teeth along with fingers to get the knots out. Onlookers would cheer, “Chaw beef, chaw beef…,” as the knots were undone.” -- source link