Judge — January 5, 1918 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts a circus or daredevil performance. A large crowd surrounds an arena where a performer (identified as "Cerro's" in the caption) lies on the ground, apparently having fallen or been thrown from a trapeze or similar apparatus suspended in the large structure above. The caption reads: "Every member of his gang was confident that 'Cerro's' could do it." The satire appears to mock overconfidence in a performer's abilities—the gang trusted "Cerro's" could execute a dangerous stunt, but the outcome suggests they were mistaken. The irony lies in the contrast between their certainty and the visible failure occurring before the assembled crowd. Without additional context, the specific identity of "Cerro's" or the date remains unclear, though this represents typical Judge magazine satire about human folly and misplaced confidence.