Judge — June 11, 1898 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a WWI-era satirical cartoon from *Judge* magazine mocking Spain's derogatory term for the American Navy. The image depicts caricatured Spanish figures (identifiable by their exaggerated facial features, period clothing, and what appear to be Spanish flags) reacting with apparent shock or dismay to American naval power. The cartoon's central joke plays on a supposed Spanish insult—calling the U.S. fleet the "pig navy"—while showing American military might (explosions, cannons, warships) overwhelming them. The text's note explaining the "pig" reference suggests the magazine is mocking Spanish naval weakness or contempt while celebrating American military superiority. This reflects early 20th-century American jingoism and anti-Spanish sentiment during a period of U.S. imperial expansion.