Judge — December 11, 1915 — page 16: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This multi-panel Judge cartoon satirizes the uses of Christmas cigars beyond smoking. The narrative follows "Fog-Eye-Pete," a criminal character, and Santa Claus. The story depicts Pete stealing a jewelry box from a safe, then encountering Santa Claus, who confronts him. Pete escapes but is later caught. The cigar box becomes central to the plot—Santa uses it (unclear exactly how from the images) to track or apprehend Pete, making the "Christmas cheer" unexpectedly useful for law enforcement. The satire appears to mock both petty criminals and the commercialization of Christmas gifts, while celebrating holiday-themed problem-solving. The final panel shows the story "passed by the board of censorship," indicating Judge's editorial oversight. The cartoon entertains through slapstick crime-caper narrative rather than sharp political commentary.