Judge — November 20, 1926 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis This is a satirical cartoon titled "The Proper Hell for the Bird Who Refuses to Dim His Lights." The image shows a small figure (a "bird" — slang for a person) in what appears to be an airplane cockpit or confined space, surrounded by intense light rays and brightness emanating from above. The cartoon criticizes someone who refuses to dim aircraft lights, likely during nighttime flying conditions. The satire addresses a safety or courtesy issue: pilots or aircraft operators who failed to dim their navigation or cabin lights as required. The cartoon depicts an ironic "hell" — being trapped in blinding light — as punishment for this refusal. This appears to reference early aviation safety practices or wartime blackout regulations. The artist's signature reads "Forsell" (or similar).