Life, 1892-09-15 · page 11 of 18
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# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 151 This page contains three distinct pieces of satirical humor: 1. **"Scientific"** — A poem mocking pseudo-intellectual explanations of natural phenomena. A woman quotes scientific jargon ("refraction," "radiation") to romanticize her lover's appearance, ultimately asking what science can reveal about love. The satire targets how people misuse scientific terminology. 2. **"An Eye to Practice"** — A cartoon showing a mother horrified that her young son obtained a pistol from "the doctor next door." The satire criticizes negligent adults giving dangerous items to children, likely reflecting contemporary concerns about irresponsible guardianship. 3. **"A Double Chin"** — A domestic dialogue where a man defends his love despite being unwelcome, and a woman questions his sincerity. The satire examines relationship dynamics and male persistence in courtship.
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LIFE- 151 SCIENTIFIC. HY is the vaulted sky so blue? And why the rising sun so bright? All-sapient Science, surely you ‘ Can set this pond’rous question right! Refraction! Radiation! Pshaw! Such terms some student may content, But to the lover, optic’s law Will not suffice, ‘tis evident. The sky was gray, the sun obscure, When Phillis turned from me her eyes ; While since I know her love secure, I see but radiant sun and skies! Refraction! Radiation! No! ‘Tis Love that tints the vault above. That gives the sun his crimson glow. But what can Science know of love? Milton Goldsmith, a6 HAT puzzles me,” said Mrs. Briggs, “ is how these He: WE HAVE A CLOCK THAT Says “ CUCKOO,” Summer girls get engaged so many times if there She: WE ARE GOING TO GET ONE THAT SAYS" WHAT, must are no young men at the resorts.”” You Go?” HE TUMBLED. O you are not living with your son-in-law at Dinkey- ville any more?” “No; I got the idea that I wasn’t welcome.” “ How was that?” “Well, you see, he marched me to the depot at the muzzle of a shotgun, kicked me seven times as I was climbing on the car, and told me to be sure to post him whenever my funeral came off, as he would be delighted to attend. Somehow, I kinder thought I wasn’t wanted, and so came avai ee Hw would you like to be thrashed as 1 am?” complained the wheat to the corn. “I would a good deal rather be thrashed than have my ears pulled,” answered the corn. HE (doubtingly): You say you are peculiar, What pray is your peculiarity ? HE: Mabel, I am the only man in the world who ever loved you as AN EYE TO PRACTICE. much as I do. “DEAR, DEAR, TOMMY! WHERE ON EARTH DID YOU GET THAT TOY PISTOL 2?” 7 — “THE DOCTOR NEXT DOOR GAVE IT TO ME,” A DouBLe CHIN—A dialogue. comicbooks.com