Life — September 7, 1916 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical comic strip depicting an imagined future day, drawn from a child's perspective. The strip shows a fantastical schedule featuring: - Oversleeping until 7 AM - Breakfast in bed - Schoolhouse on a rooftop with a plank - Brook trout fishing and swimming hole activities - A three-ring circus at 3:00 PM - Baseball games with "several thousands of onlookers" - Dinner alone, chicken supper at an aunt's house - Private ice cream consumption - Presentation of a "Bull Dog by Uncle Al" - Bed without prayers at 11:00 PM The satire mocks utopian visions of the future by depicting an absurdly indulgent, consequence-free childhood where a boy enjoys unlimited leisure activities, entertainment, and treats—a humorous commentary on unrealistic millennial fantasies.