Judge — April 7, 1900 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Judge Magazine Cartoon Analysis The main cartoon depicts a skeletal, emaciated figure labeled "RETIRING" that appears to represent a war casualty or the human cost of conflict. The caption's quote—"Really, my dear sir, I appreciate your attentions, but I just hate being lionized"—suggests dark irony about glorifying military service or warfare. The surrounding text criticizes U.S. policy regarding the Philippines and Puerto Rico, particularly McKinley's administration. Articles titled "UNFORTUNATE," "LOOKING AHEAD," and "STAGGERING HUMANITY" express concern about colonial expansion, potential war with European powers, and the treatment of colonial subjects. The overall message appears satirical commentary on American imperialism and its human costs during the early 1900s expansionist period.