Life, 1929-01-25 · page 28 of 36
Life — January 25, 1929 — page 28: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains multiple satirical humor pieces typical of early 20th-century Life magazine: **Top cartoon** (by A.C. Barrett): Shows people in rain playing football/rugby. The joke depicts confusion during a chaotic game—one player protests he's on the same team, but others don't believe him without verification of his identity. It satirizes wartime paranoia or social suspicion (the reference to "sides" suggests a WWI-era context). **Scattered jokes** mock social pretension (a woman bragging about her longer dress), male indifference to fashion, courtship customs, and modern technology (airplane safety). **Lower cartoon**: A figure with a walking stick, captioning a mix-up over borrowed items—social awkwardness played for humor. The **final item** critiques American contradiction: claiming to be idealistic while refusing sacrifices that hurt business interests—a sharp jab at hypocrisy. These represent Life's characteristic blend of domestic comedy, social satire, and political commentary aimed at educated readers.
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MAN with THE BaLL: Lemme go, you fool. I'm on your side. Tre Otner: Don't believe you! What's your name? —Passing Show (London). Drawn by A.C. Barrett. Mrs. Decotcetté: Have you noticed “G. B.S. nas Nothing to Say,” says HER REQUEST that my new party gown is longer than|a headline. It deserved a headline. the others? —Punch. “Neighbor wants to borrow your “Wuar is it now?” Huspann (giving her the 0. 0.)— Longer? You must refer to the shoulder straps.—Boston Transcript. Shakespeare set.” Younc Gentieman: I want to marry] “Can't she borrow a volume at 2 your daughter. time?” Fatuer of THE Younc Lapy: What does} “No, she wants four volumes to elevate Ir the airplane is ever made fool-|she say about it? a bridge table.” proof, as promised, it will be the only] Younc Gentteman: She says she’s —Louisville Courier-Journal. thing that is—Toledo Blade. willing if you disapprove-—Punch. Artist: This picture took eight years of work. Frienp: That’s a long time to devote to one painting. Artist: Well, it took six days to paint it and the rest of the time to sell it. —Pearson's Weekly. BEAUTY TREATMENT Man: Well, Bobby, how do you like your little brother? Bosry: It isn't a boy, it’s a girl. Man: Your father told me this morning it was a boy, and I guess he knows. Bossy: I know it’s a girl because I saw them putting powder on it this morning. —Muskokee (Okla.) Phoenix. TRONIC—WHAT! We are an idealistic people and well fellow I was playin’ billiards with.” make any sacrifice for a cause that wont —London Opinion. {hurt business—Los Angeles Times. comicbooks.com