Judge — July 26, 1924 — page 22: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a humorous illustration from Judge magazine's "Scrambled History" series, which reimagined historical and biblical events with contemporary twists. The caption references Ben Turpin, a famous silent-film comedian known for his cross-eyed appearance and slapstick roles. The cartoon depicts the biblical story of Daniel in the lion's den, but replaces Daniel with Ben Turpin as the "double" (stand-in). The image shows multiple lions in a rocky cavern with two men—one appearing bewildered in period costume. The joke plays on Turpin's comedic persona: his exaggerated facial expressions would humorously contrast with the serious biblical narrative. The "Scrambled History" format was satirical entertainment that combined popular culture figures with historical/religious stories for comedic effect.