Life — May 28, 1914 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Do You Like Butter?" This image from *Life* magazine (May 28, 1914) depicts what appears to be a sentimental or romantic scene between a woman and child in a pastoral setting with flowers. The caption "Do You Like Butter?" references a traditional children's game where a buttercup flower held under the chin supposedly reveals whether someone likes butter. The satire likely comments on sentimentality or innocence in early 20th-century culture. Without additional context from surrounding page content, the exact satirical target remains unclear—it could mock overly sentimental artwork, advertising imagery of the era, or social attitudes toward childhood and romance. The grainy photographic quality suggests this may be reproducing artwork or advertising rather than original editorial cartooning.