Judge — October 20, 1900 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts a chaotic bedroom scene with the caption "Politics Makes Strange [Bedfellows]" (partially visible). The image shows multiple figures in bed together, suggesting uncomfortable political alliances or partnerships forced by circumstance rather than genuine compatibility. On the left sits a figure in dark clothing holding what appears to be a palette or artist's tool. The composition suggests these are political figures or parties being mocked for unlikely collaboration—a common Judge magazine theme from around 1900. The bedroom setting serves as metaphor: just as strange bedfellows are awkward in intimate spaces, so too are mismatched political allies. However, without clearer identification of the specific figures or date context, the precise political situation referenced remains unclear. The copyright is by Judge Company of New York, 1900.