Judge — October 1937 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis This is a satirical cartoon titled "The Revolt of the Upper Classes: The Abercrombie & Fitch Unit Holds the Fort." The cartoon depicts wealthy, well-dressed figures engaged in chaotic rebellion or conflict, apparently barricaded in some kind of fortress or stronghold. The satire appears to mock the upper classes—specifically referencing Abercrombie & Fitch, a luxury retailer—by portraying them as comically militant and defensive. The imagery suggests social unrest or class conflict, with the wealthy depicted as organized yet absurd in their "revolt." The specifics of what historical event this references are unclear without additional context, but Judge magazine frequently satirized wealth inequality and class tensions in early-to-mid 20th-century America. The humor seems to lie in the incongruity of privileged people portrayed as rebels.