Judge, 1921-04-09 · page 21 of 32
Judge — April 9, 1921 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page showcases winning entries from a Judge magazine contest inviting readers to submit humorous drawings titled "Wiggle-Wobbles"—whimsical, exaggerated cartoon characters and scenarios. The contest awarded monetary prizes ($25 first prize down to $5 for third) across honorable mentions. The drawings themselves depict absurdist figures: people in ridiculous poses, fantastical situations (a person riding a giant insect, anthropomorphic animals), and slapstick scenarios. The appeal was participatory—Judge invited amateur cartoonists nationwide to submit silly artwork, making the magazine interactive and encouraging reader engagement during an era before modern social media. This represents early-20th-century popular entertainment: lighthearted, accessible humor for mass audiences. The "Wiggle-Wobble" appears to have been an ongoing feature, as the page teases "Watch out for the new Wiggle-Wobble in Next Week's Judge."
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