Life — February 1, 1929 — page 21: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical cartoon depicting two well-dressed men in formal attire (tuxedos and bow ties) sharing drinks at what appears to be a table. The caption reads "Life of prohibition," suggesting ironic commentary on Prohibition-era hypocrisy. The cartoon likely mocks the contradiction between Prohibition laws (which banned alcohol sales) and the reality that wealthy, elite individuals continued drinking illegally. The exaggerated facial expressions and caricature style emphasize the ridiculousness of the situation. The figures appear to represent upper-class society members who flouted the law while it theoretically applied to everyone, highlighting how Prohibition was often unenforced among the powerful while affecting ordinary citizens. This reflects common satirical critiques of the era's selective law enforcement.