Judge — October 1, 1921 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "D---- Flat!" - Judge Magazine, October 1, 1921 This political cartoon depicts a military figure (identifiable by shoulder epaulettes and decorations) sitting on a chair while holding a large tuba or brass instrument. The caption reads "D---- Flat!" — a pun on both the musical term "D-flat" and the slang expression meaning something has failed or collapsed. The satire likely targets a military leader or policy that has "fallen flat" — failed to achieve its aims. The formal military dress contrasts humorously with the absurd posture of sitting while playing this awkward instrument, suggesting the ridiculous nature of the referenced situation. Without additional context about 1921 military events, the specific target remains unclear, though the work demonstrates Judge magazine's typical approach of mocking political and military authority through visual absurdity.