Life, 1915-04-08 · page 29 of 44
Life — April 8, 1915 — page 29: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page presents a **captioned-caption contest** drawn by Charles Dana Gibson, the famous illustrator known for the "Gibson Girl." The drawing shows a well-dressed man and woman examining illustrated magazines or publications together at a table. The contest asks readers to supply a witty caption (maximum 20 words) explaining "What Has Just Been Said?"—likely capturing an overheard conversation or the unspoken subtext between the two figures. The humor likely trades on social dynamics, romance, or the woman's reaction to something in the reading material. Gibson's drawings typically satirized upper-class social interactions and gender relations with gentle wit. This contest was a popular feature of Life magazine, engaging readers as amateur humorists while generating content. The substantial prize pool ($870 total in early 20th-century money) indicates Life's commercial success and the magazine's role as both satirist and entertainment vehicle.
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(This picture has no title) Drawn by Charles Dana Gibson, What Has Just Been Said? ’ For the best answer to the picture above Life will give $500 $200 First Prize Second Prize Third Prize Fourth to Tenth (inclusive) $10 each $100 Total, $870 Conditions of the Contest The answer, in whatever form submitted, must not exceed twenty words, and may be either original or a quotation. The paper upon which the answer is sent should contain nothing but the answer, with the name and address of the author in the upper left-hand corner. If this rule is violated the judges reserve the right to debar the contribution. Manuscripts should be addressed to The Contest Editor of Lire, 17 West 31st Street, New York. Envelopes addressed in any other way will not be con- sidered. All answers submitted must be at Lire office not later than Saturday, April 24. The contest will close at noon of that date. Within one week from April 24 checks will be sent to the winners. Announcement of winners will be made in Lire’s issue of May 13. It is not necessary to be a subscriber to Lire in order to compete. The contest is open free to every one. Only one answer from each contestant will be considered. No manuscripts will be returned. The editors of Lrre will be the judges. They will award the prizes to the answers which, in their judgment, are the most deserving. comichooks.