Judge — February 27, 1926 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "The Go-Getter" This comic strip illustrates various humorous scenarios featuring an energetic businessman character—"the go-getter"—pursuing success with exaggerated determination. The vignettes show him in comedic situations: attempting to catch or manage animals (rabbits, chickens), engaging in physical confrontations, struggling with equipment, and pursuing romantic or business endeavors with characteristic aggression. The satire targets the early 20th-century "go-getter" business culture—the ambitious, relentless entrepreneur archetype. By depicting this character constantly failing or causing chaos despite his frantic efforts, the cartoonist mocks the hypermasculine, aggressive business mentality of the era. The humor derives from the contrast between the character's boundless energy and determination versus his inevitable ridiculous failures, suggesting that mere hustle doesn't guarantee success or respectability.