Judge — May 22, 1920 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# Judge Magazine Satire Analysis This May 23, 1920 Judge cover satirizes the phrase "raining cats and dogs" literally. The cartoon depicts dozens of cats and dogs falling from above in various mid-air poses and landing positions—a visual pun on the common weather expression. The illustration by John Daniel (signed lower right) is straightforward visual humor rather than political satire. It plays on the absurdity of taking an idiom literally, showing chaotic chaos of tumbling animals rather than actual rainfall. This represents Judge's tradition of whimsical, image-based comedy alongside its political content. The 15-cent price and "The Great Yellowish Mystery" story reference indicate this was entertainment-focused magazine content for a general audience seeking lighthearted wartime (post-WWI) humor.