Judge — December 20, 1924 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Christmas-themed comic strip depicts a miserly character repeatedly refusing to give gifts or money to children and others seeking charitable donations. The sequence shows him rejecting carolers, refusing Christmas presents, denying flower donations to the poor, and hoarding his wealth—culminating in scenes of him avoiding generosity in every form. The satire targets wealthy miserliness during the Christmas season, when cultural expectations emphasize charity and gift-giving. The "meanest man" serves as a cautionary figure embodying greed and hardheartedness. This reflects Judge magazine's tradition of satirizing social vices, using exaggeration and visual humor to mock characters who violate cherished social values, particularly the spirit of generosity associated with Christmas.