Judge — October 6, 1928 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon satirizes college entrance exams. A stern, authoritative figure (representing an examiner or college official) holds a briefcase and stands before a classical "College" building. He says "O.K.!" to two small, anxious figures—appearing to be students or applicants—who wear what look like school uniforms or poor clothing. The satire likely critiques the intimidating nature of entrance examinations and the power imbalance between institutional gatekeepers and hopeful applicants. The students' diminished size emphasizes their vulnerability before authority. The cartoon suggests anxiety about whether applicants will gain admission, mocking both the formality of the process and perhaps the class barriers to higher education access. The casual "O.K." dismissal adds ironic commentary on the students' fates.