Judge — May 14, 1927 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis: "Sitting Up With Baby" This cartoon depicts the common domestic experience of a parent staying awake through the night to care for an infant. The figure is shown exhausted, wearing headphones (likely a radio or early audio device), surrounded by nighttime accessories: an alarm clock, a lamp, and a bottle. The satire appears to target the sleep deprivation and tedium of nighttime childcare rather than any specific political event. The headphones suggest the parent is using entertainment or distraction to endure the vigil—a relatable humor about parental exhaustion that transcends its era. This reflects Judge magazine's frequent publication of domestic-life humor alongside its political satire, making it accessible to general audiences beyond political commentary.