Judge — October 2, 1926 — page 17: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a modernized parody of the nursery rhyme "This Little Pig Went to Market." Instead of the traditional farmyard pigs, the cartoon depicts various scenes of urban, contemporary life (the illustration shows what appears to be early-to-mid 20th century activities). Each scene follows the rhyme's structure with variations: one pig goes to market, one stays home, one has roast beef, one has none, and one cries "wee-wee-wee" all the way home. The "modern version" appears to satirize contemporary consumer culture, shopping, domestic life, and urban activities—replacing the simple pastoral original with depictions of bustling modern society. The satire likely mocks how modern life has become complex and commercialized compared to simpler times.