Judge — March 18, 1922 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis of "Don't Be Silly" - Judge Magazine, March 18, 1922 This cartoon depicts a woman standing alone in darkness, looking upward at what appears to be a large airplane overhead. The title "Don't Be Silly" suggests she's being mocked for some concern or fear. Given the 1922 date, this likely satirizes early aviation anxiety—the emerging technology of airplanes was still novel and frightening to many ordinary people. The cartoon mocks women in particular for being fearful of this modern technology, implying such worry is irrational ("silly"). The darkness and dramatic lighting emphasize the woman's apprehension. The names listed at top are likely contributing artists or writers for this issue rather than figures depicted in this specific cartoon.