Judge — January 12, 1907 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page **Top Cartoon - "Teacher's Likeness Would Beat It":** A classroom scene satirizing artistic ability. A teacher points to a crude stick-figure drawing on the blackboard labeled "PICTURE OF ME." The student (Willie) admits he "kin draw a good deal worser picture dan dat." The humor targets the teacher's vanity—her poor drawing skills make even a deliberately worse attempt seem comparatively good. **Other Content:** The page includes three additional pieces: a poem titled "The Inedibles" (satirizing unappetizing food), "The Well-Knit College Chap" (about an athlete), and "Just Playing at Marriage" (a brief domestic humor piece). A photograph labeled "Fat and Anti-Fat" appears to be a doctor's testimonial. These represent typical Judge satirical humor circa early 20th century.