Judge — October 14, 1922 — page 20: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon mocks the fashionable leisure activities of the wealthy at the Hippodrome, a popular New York entertainment venue. The sketch depicts elegantly dressed socialites engaged in frivolous "hip-hipping" (an early 20th-century dance craze). The caption's ironic reference to "Better Times" suggests social commentary on wealth disparity—while the privileged class enjoys expensive entertainment and dancing, ordinary Americans may be struggling. The phrase "those of us who still believe in elephants" appears to be a puzzling reference, possibly alluding to the Hippodrome's famous elephant performances or using "elephant" as coded language for something else. The overall tone critiques the disconnect between elite entertainment and broader economic realities.