Judge — May 26, 1928 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Judge magazine satirical advertisement depicts "The Blindfold Test"—a commentary on voter gullibility during elections. Two caricatured politicians (labeled "POLITICIANS") wear top hats and appear smug while addressing a blindfolded figure representing "a Well-Known Voter." The cartoon mocks politicians for deceiving voters, suggesting they can't see through political rhetoric. References to cigar brands ("Campaign Cigars," "Old Hokum Cigars," "Old Gold") play on the phrase "not a thought in a carload"—implying voters lack discernment. The blindfold symbolizes voter ignorance or willful blindness to political deception. This is classic political satire criticizing the electorate's susceptibility to manipulation and politicians' shameless exploitation of that vulnerability during campaign season.