Judge — July 17, 1926 — page 19: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This comic strip titled "My Eye!" depicts a series of interactions between a stern-faced judge (in robes) and a flirtatious woman in increasingly suggestive poses. The progression shows the woman gradually seducing or distracting the judge through physical charm and proximity, culminating in her embracing him. The satire targets judicial impartiality and corruption—suggesting that judges can be swayed from their duties by personal attraction or manipulation. It's a commentary on the vulnerability of authority figures to improper influence, presented here as dark humor. The "My Eye!" caption suggests skepticism about judicial objectivity or fairness. This reflects early 20th-century concerns about whether supposedly impartial legal authority could truly remain untainted by outside pressure or personal weakness.