Judge — June 16, 1917 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts a social scene where a well-dressed couple appears uncomfortable or awkward in conversation with two other men in formal attire. The setting suggests an elegant interior with what appears to be a fireplace in the background. The title "Stymied!" (a golf term meaning blocked or obstructed) suggests the cartoon comments on some form of social or romantic obstruction. The woman's formal dress and the men's tuxedos indicate this involves upper-class society. Without clearer identification of the specific figures, the exact political or social reference remains unclear. However, the composition suggests satire about social interactions, possibly romantic rivalry, social climbing, or interpersonal awkwardness among the affluent—common Judge magazine themes from this WWI-era period.