Judge — September 15, 1928 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a multi-panel satirical comic about theatrical mishaps. The top panel shows a tailor reassuring a client that a suit won't shrink, while another man reveals his suit *has* shrunk after the fire department used it during a fire response. The lower panels depict theater-related incidents: one shows a man wanting a ticket refund due to an "immersion and dampness," while another features what appears to be a performer (possibly a midget or acrobat) who was fighting during a show. The satire targets both clothing manufacturers' false claims and the unpredictable chaos of live theatrical performances—suggesting that attending shows in this era could involve unexpected disasters from fire department involvement, water damage, or on-stage violence. The humor relies on the audience's familiarity with these common theatrical annoyances.