Judge — September 23, 1916 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts three figures in early 20th-century dress. The central figure wears a top hat and formal attire, while two women flank him—one in a striped dress on the left, another in a fur-trimmed outfit on the right. The caption reads: "I hope we're not crowding you, Mr. Joy" / "You are—but I don't mind!" The satire appears to mock social overcrowding or an awkward social situation, likely referencing a specific public figure or celebrity named "Mr. Joy." The women's familiar, forward behavior suggests commentary on social propriety or changing gender dynamics of the era. The cartoon's humor relies on contemporary recognition of who "Mr. Joy" was—context now unclear without additional historical documentation.