Judge — September 18, 1920 — page 19: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page's header cartoon depicts a satirical scene of people with baby carriages under a tree, labeled "BAD BREAKS." The illustration appears to comment on misfortune or mishap—likely playing on the phrase "bad break" (meaning bad luck). The page itself is a humor/anecdote column featuring brief satirical items from various sources. These "bad breaks" are short, witty observations about everyday absurdities: a farmer struck by lightning while building a barn, a baseball game's length, someone's umbrella abandonment, etc. The recurring theme mocks human folly and life's petty ironies. The cartoon's whimsical, crowded composition with multiple figures suggests chaos—visual metaphor for life's unexpected troubles. This type of satirical humor was Judge magazine's signature style: documenting social awkwardness and minor catastrophes for comedic effect.