Judge — December 11, 1926 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Judge" - "Little Jack Horner" This satirical comic strip appears to depict a rotund judge character repeatedly looking into or examining a hat—likely referencing the nursery rhyme "Little Jack Horner" who "put in his thumb and pulled out a plum." The repetitive panels suggest the judge keeps reaching into the hat, each time appearing to extract something (represented by the darkened hand/object). The final panel shows the judge with a satisfied or triumphant expression. The satire likely critiques judicial corruption or self-serving behavior—the judge repeatedly helping himself, much like Jack Horner taking the plum. The "hat" may symbolize public funds, bribes, or court resources that judges could improperly access. Without additional context or visible date, the specific historical reference remains unclear, but the theme addresses judicial ethics or corruption common to satirical commentary in *Judge* magazine's era.