Judge — December 1, 1883 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Judge cartoon satirizes American attitudes toward British institutions during a period of evacuation (likely WWI or WWII). The scene depicts a London street with iconic British architecture and various social establishments (Anglo-American Club, Theatre Royal visible). The caption's question—"And are these Americans?"—appears to mock the American presence or influence in Britain during evacuation. The cartoon contrasts well-dressed British gentlemen and institutions with crowds of presumably American visitors or evacuees, suggesting satirical commentary on Americans abroad and their integration (or lack thereof) into British society. The humor likely targets either American tourists' behavior or military personnel stationed in Britain, questioning their cultural compatibility or propriety.