Judge, 1923-02-10 · page 18 of 36
Judge — February 10, 1923 — page 18: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be a satirical cartoon from Judge magazine depicting a chaotic office or courtroom scene populated entirely by apes and monkeys in various states of activity. Several figures wear human clothing—notably one in a top hat—while others are shown at desks, typewriters, and engaged in typical office work. The satire likely mocks either: - Political incompetence or corruption (representing politicians/bureaucrats as "monkeys") - Legal proceedings or judicial absurdity - Workplace chaos or mismanagement The deliberate use of primates conducting "serious" human activities creates the humor through contrast. Without additional context about the publication date or specific political events referenced, the exact target remains unclear, though "monkey business" was a common idiom for dishonest or foolish conduct.