Judge — September 28, 1929 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Judge Magazine, September 28, 1929 This satirical cartoon depicts a man on a tropical island beneath a palm tree, seemingly oblivious to financial catastrophe. The man says "I won't mind this atoll," suggesting contentment despite his circumstances. The cartoon likely references the **stock market crash of October 1929** (imminent at this September publication date). The figure appears to be a wealthy investor or businessman who has lost his fortune and been stranded on a remote island—a humorous commentary on financial ruin. The "bridge contest" and "$14,000" prize mentioned in the header suggest the magazine offered competitions to readers. The joke's dark humor satirizes how some might prefer tropical exile to facing bankruptcy in America during the economic collapse beginning that month.