Judge — February 2, 1929 — page 21: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a single-panel comic featuring "Polly," a character who appears to be a satirical figure (likely representing a woman or persona of the era). The central figure is **"Fred Allen,"** identified as "the sharp-faced man." The cartoon mocks Allen through exaggerated physical humor and absurdist jokes. Various characters surrounding him recount ridiculous anecdotes—a drug store fire in New Haven, saving for a home, and references to a "gorge" (possibly a pun on his appearance or name). The dialogue is deliberately nonsensical and self-contradictory, typical of Judge's satirical style. The bottom panel shows small figures in what appears to be a theatrical or performance context, suggesting this may reference Allen's entertainment career. **Without more context about Fred Allen's prominence in 1920s-30s popular culture, the specific satirical target—beyond mocking his appearance and personality—remains unclear.**