Judge, 1899-07-08 · page 17 of 20
Judge — July 8, 1899 — page 17: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements** from Judge magazine, with one notable **political cartoon** at the center. The cartoon depicts a rhinoceros and a wart-hog in conversation. The rhino says: "How nice it would be if we could see ourselves as others see us!" The wart-hog replies: "I'm afraid not. If we could, some of us might get the idea we were not good-looking." **The satire**: This is a commentary on **willful self-delusion**—the idea that ignorance of one's flaws is preferable to harsh self-awareness. The animals represent people who benefit from not knowing how others perceive them. It's a gentle, philosophical joke about human vanity and the comfortable lies we tell ourselves. The cartoon contains no specific political figures or dated references—rather, it's a timeless observation about human nature dressed in animal fable form, typical of Judge's satirical approach.
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