Judge — June 1938 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts a domestic scene where a man (appearing to be a farmer or laborer based on his work clothes) is being confronted by what seems to be his wife and an authority figure—possibly a judge or official—near a house. The caption reads: "Why, sure I'll water yer hoss. I ain't watered a hoss in twenty years!" The satire appears to mock either neglectful husbandry or a man's reluctance to perform basic farm duties. The presence of the official figure suggests legal consequences or social judgment regarding animal welfare or property maintenance. The humor lies in the character's defensive admission that he's abandoned his responsibilities for two decades, implying either laziness or incompetence. This reflects *Judge* magazine's tendency toward social commentary on rural life and domestic accountability in early-to-mid 20th century America.