Judge — March 5, 1932 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Our Owx Olympics: The Commuters' Dash" This satirical cartoon depicts commuters racing along what appear to be railroad tracks or pathways, portraying their daily commute as a competitive sport. The figures are shown in exaggerated, athletic poses—some tumbling or lunging forward—suggesting the frantic, chaotic nature of rush-hour travel. The joke centers on transforming mundane commuter behavior into an "Olympic" spectacle. Period spectators (judges, officials with equipment) oversee the "competition," complete with viewing stands. The satire mocks both the intensity with which commuters rushed to catch trains and the era's obsession with Olympic athleticism and competition. This likely dates to early-to-mid 20th century, when rail commuting was the primary urban transportation method, and commuters' scrambling for trains was a recognizable social phenomenon worth satirizing.