Judge — May 8, 1915 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "Idol Worship" - Judge Magazine Satire This early 20th-century satirical image critiques the public's obsessive veneration of celebrities or political figures. The composition shows a woman seated on a pedestal like a religious statue, flanked by torch-bearing figures in an architectural setting resembling a temple or shrine. The caption "IDOL WORSHIP" suggests the cartoon mocks how modern society treats certain individuals—possibly actresses, politicians, or socialites—with religious-like devotion. The theatrical staging and dramatic lighting emphasize the absurdity of elevating ordinary people to god-like status. The silhouetted audience members at the bottom suggest mass participation in this "worship," critiquing both the celebrity culture and the public's willing complicity in creating false idols during this era.