Judge — February 22, 1919 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Cartoon This appears to be a WWI-era satirical illustration by Walter de Maris depicting soldiers in a trench saying goodbye. The dialogue—"Au revoir, Monsieur Jeem! My heart it is so full, je-je--, I--I--" / "That's all right, ole pal. Next time you have a war, you jes' lemme know!"—uses comedic French-accented English to portray an American soldier parting from a French ally. The satire likely mocks either American isolationism (reluctance to enter WWI) or post-war sentiment about future conflicts. The exaggerated emotion and casual American response suggest Judge was critiquing American attitudes toward European affairs—whether portraying Americans as reluctant participants or humorously suggesting future disengagement from European problems. The illustration's emotional tone contrasts with the flippant farewell, creating the satirical effect.