In 1890, Judge Magazine took aim at Chicago’s swaggering bid to host the World’s Fair. The artist imagines the city as an overconfident cowboy straining beneath a globe-sized promise, while Uncle Sam looks on with a familiar mix of annoyance and inevitability. It’s a classic American problem: leaders who chase spectacle, prestige, and headlines—and then expect the public to carry the weight when reality hits. This piece lands squarely in the tradition of resistance satire that exposes political vanity and the empty theatrics of power. Then as now, grand projects can become distractions from real governance, transparency, and accountability. A perfect choice for anyone who enjoys watching hubris get the skewering it deserves.
Product features - Crew length with all-over vintage print and solid black heel/toe - Soft, stretchy knit made from polyester/nylon/cotton/spandex blend - Vibrant, high-resolution printing on 200-needle premium fabric - Cushioned bottoms for extra comfort during long wear - One-size fits women’s 5 to men’s 12 Care instructions - Do not dryclean - Do not iron - Do not tumble dry - Do not bleach - Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
In 1890, Judge Magazine took aim at Chicago’s swaggering bid to host the World’s Fair. The artist imagines the city as an overconfident cowboy straining beneath a globe-sized promise, while Uncle Sam looks on with a familiar mix of annoyance and inevitability. It’s a classic American problem: leaders who chase spectacle, prestige, and headlines—and then expect the public to carry the weight when reality hits. This piece lands squarely in the tradition of resistance satire that exposes political vanity and the empty theatrics of power. Then as now, grand projects can become distractions from real governance, transparency, and accountability. A perfect choice for anyone who enjoys watching hubris get the skewering it deserves.
Product features - Crew length with all-over vintage print and solid black heel/toe - Soft, stretchy knit made from polyester/nylon/cotton/spandex blend - Vibrant, high-resolution printing on 200-needle premium fabric - Cushioned bottoms for extra comfort during long wear - One-size fits women’s 5 to men’s 12 Care instructions - Do not dryclean - Do not iron - Do not tumble dry - Do not bleach - Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
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