Life, 1913-04-24 · page 13 of 48
Life — April 24, 1913 — page 13: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two satirical pieces: **"Blindman's Buff"** (top illustration) depicts a social gathering where blindfolded figures attempt to navigate among standing onlookers—a visual metaphor for political or social confusion, likely referencing the "new administration" mentioned in the accompanying text about not criticizing without facts. **"Why Not?"** (bottom left) shows two caricatured male figures in discussion about tight skirts, sarcastically questioning why women don't wear them—social commentary on women's fashion and mobility. **"Pygmalia and Galaton"** (right) presents a domestic scene where a woman gestures toward a male statue or figure, referencing the classical Pygmalion myth to comment on relationships or romantic idealization. The overall page satirizes social conventions, government administration, and gender dynamics of the era.
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BLINDMAN'S DUFF T have had in mind for some time. The new administration opens up an entirely new field “Of course,” said the President, “you're not going to criticise anybody unless you have the facts.” Now, isn’t he simple? “DIDN'T I have a flirtation with you about three years ago at a summer resort?” “T really can't say. My husband, who is quite syste- matic, keeps a list of those affairs, and he is away.” awacKens WHY NOT? INCE THE TIGHT SKIRT IS DIFFICULT TO WALK IN PYGMALIA AND GALATEON Fussy . EACHER: Now, Patricia, what is a common de- nominator? Patricia: I don't know, ma'am. If it's common, it doesn’t move in our set. comicbooks.com