Jucika

Jucika (Hungarian: [ˈju.tsi.kɒ]) is a Hungarian silent comic strip created by Pál Pusztai that ran from 1957 to 1970. The titular character is a witty, attractive woman who gets into a variety of comedic situations, often risqué and suggestive. The series satirizes and parodies sexism, with many of the strips involving Jucika navigating unwanted attention from men and her efforts to get the better of it. Jucika was initially published in the magazine Érdekes Újság in 1957, and was later moved to Lúdas Matyi due to its popularity. It ran until Pusztai's death on September 11, 1970. There were over 500 comic strips in total. Nine strips of Jucika were printed in the East-German magazine Freie Welt. The series also ran in Canada under the name Judy. In 2003, a compilation of Jucika gags was published in China. Jucika became popular internationally on social media in the 2010s. A museum exhibit dedicated to her was opened for nearly 5 months at the Hungarian Trade and Hospitality Museum in 2018.