Judge — March 24, 1923 — page 16: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features a portrait sketch titled "Dorothy Gish" (signed by artist Guy Hose), accompanied by a playful verse. The subject appears to be a woman from the early 20th century with a distinctive short, wavy hairstyle typical of that era. The accompanying rhyme is a lighthearted pun based on her first name "Dorothy" (nicknamed "Dot" or "Dotty"). The joke plays on the word "dotty" (British slang meaning scatterbrained or eccentric) while also meaning to be infatuated with someone named Dot. Without additional context identifying who Dorothy Gish was, the exact satirical target remains unclear—whether she was a public figure, actress, or society personality of Judge magazine's readership. The humor appears social rather than strictly political, poking gentle fun at the subject through clever wordplay.