Judge — April 7, 1928 — page 6: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis This page from *Judge* magazine shows a single cartoon titled "The superstitious fellow commits suicide." The image depicts a nighttime seaside scene viewed from a covered structure or pier. A figure appears on the right edge, seemingly about to jump into the water below. Hanging wisteria or similar drooping foliage is visible on the right, along with a crescent moon and stars above. A small sailboat appears in the distance. The cartoon's meaning is unclear without additional context. It may satirize superstition-based behavior (perhaps referencing specific contemporary beliefs or events), but the precise target—whether a particular person, social group, or cultural practice—cannot be determined from the image alone. The title suggests dark humor about someone's irrational beliefs leading to self-harm.