Life — June 8, 1916 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis This page is primarily **advertising and social content** from Life magazine, not political satire. The main cartoon illustrates a "What Would You Do?" ethical dilemma: a hypothetical scenario where conflicting authority figures give contradictory orders (one says "saw wood," another says "starve yourself," a third says "sleep in a diver's suit"). The cartoon satirizes the absurdity of impossible demands and conflicting advice—a common Life magazine format for humorous ethical puzzles. The rest of the page advertises **Vanity Fair magazine** (promoting a "Six-Months' Pleasure Party") and **Crème Yvette** dessert product. These are straightforward advertisements rather than political commentary. The content reflects 1920s entertainment culture and consumer marketing rather than satirizing specific political figures or events.