Judge — October 14, 1911 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Judge magazine cartoon satirizes a woman standing elevated above several men in suits and hats seated around a table. The woman wears a large hat labeled "MOTOR" and holds a club or bat. The men appear to be reaching toward her with money or documents visible on the table. The satire likely critiques women's increasing independence and economic power in the early 20th century—particularly in the emerging automobile industry. The title "The Girl That Went Wrong" suggests social anxiety about women gaining financial autonomy and authority (symbolized by her elevated position and weapon). The men's gestures imply they're either courting her favor or losing control to her. The cartoon reflects period anxieties about shifting gender roles and female participation in modern commerce and industry.