Judge — January 14, 1922 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical illustration from *Judge* magazine depicting a tug-of-war scene. Adults and children are literally pulling on what appears to be a small automobile, while additional figures operate or stand nearby. A dog participates in the contest. The caption reads: "IT ISN'T THE SIZE OF THE CAR THAT COUNTS, B[...]" (text cuts off). The cartoon satirizes early automotive culture and likely critiques either: (1) the obsession with car ownership regardless of practicality, or (2) the emerging class distinctions based on vehicle size and expense. By showing numerous people struggling to move even a modest car, the artist mocks the disproportionate social importance placed on automobile possession during the automobile boom era. The specific satirical target remains unclear without the complete caption.