Judge — September 5, 1925 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Bringing Home the Bakin'" This comic strip by Milt Gross depicts a humorous domestic scenario about transporting baked goods home from a bakery. The sequential panels show a man (wearing a hat, appearing to be the main character) attempting to carry baked items—likely bread or pastries—through various mishaps and obstacles. The title's pun on "bacon" (typically "bringing home the bacon," meaning earning income) substitutes "bakin'" (baking), playing on working-class domestic life. The comic shows slapstick comedy as the character struggles with his purchase, encountering various troubles during transport—collisions, drops, and general chaos with other pedestrians and obstacles. The humor reflects early 20th-century American comedy's emphasis on physical comedy and domestic situations, likely resonating with readers familiar with bakery shopping challenges of the era.