Judge — July 22, 1911 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "The Elephant's Little Joke" The cartoon shows a monkey observing a snake, with the caption "The monkey bought he saw a snake." This appears to be a simple visual pun rather than political satire. The humor relies on a play of words or perception—the monkey mistakes one thing for another. The cartoon's modest size and placement at the bottom of the page, along with its innocent subject matter (animals rather than political figures), suggests this is filler content rather than Judge magazine's typical satirical commentary on current events or prominent figures. The cartoon lacks the sharp political edge characteristic of Judge's standard offerings, making it likely intended simply as light entertainment for readers.