Life — February 9, 1911 — page 23: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon satirizes a philanderer—a man who pursues multiple romantic interests. The illustration shows a man caught between two women: one kneeling and grasping his arm (presumably pleading with him), while another stands aloof on the right. The quote, attributed to "The Philanderer," expresses his frustration: the women he desires are inconsistent and leave him, while the women attracted to him remain devoted despite his indifference. The satire mocks his self-pitying hypocrisy—he blames women's "fickleness" while ignoring his own infidelity and poor treatment of them. The caption "Frequently" suggests this is his recurring dilemma, implying he deserves his predicament. This reflects early-20th-century *Life* magazine's sharp commentary on male sexual duplicity and the social dynamics of courtship.