Life — April 1, 1915 — page 45: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a demon or devil figure seated on a log, appearing agitated or indignant. A winged creature looms behind in a threatening pose. The caption reads: "Quit calling me God. I detest the word." The satire appears to mock someone in a position of power or authority—likely a political or military figure of the era—who objects to excessive praise or godlike veneration from followers. The inversion is darkly humorous: the figure rejects being called "God" while being drawn as a demonic entity, suggesting the cartoonist views this powerful person as evil or corrupt despite (or because of) their claims to moral objection. The specific identity of the target figure is unclear without additional historical context about Life magazine's publication date.