Judge — February 26, 1910 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical comic strip adaptation of *Robinson Crusoe* depicting the famous castaway's experiences. The panels show Crusoe interacting with what appears to be a native islander, with scenes of cooking, dining, and island life. The satire targets Victorian-era colonial attitudes and British dining customs. The dialogue mocks both primitive island cooking and British food snobbery—Crusoe complains about unpalatable island fare while fantasizing about returning to ship's food, then ironically pines for "olives with whipped cream," suggesting even "civilized" British cuisine is ridiculous. The comic also appears to satirize class pretension and the condescension embedded in colonial narratives. The crude depictions and offensive language reflect the magazine's era, though such content would be considered unacceptable today. The strip uses the famous adventure tale as a vehicle for social commentary on British imperialism, food culture, and class snobbery rather than straightforward storytelling.