Life — November 9, 1916 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page shows a satirical sketch depicting a man reclining on a couch or fainting couch, looking upward in apparent distress or exhaustion. Several figures stand behind him in the background, rendered lightly in sketch form. The caption reads "A Review of t#Bumme" (likely "A Review of the Summer" with OCR errors). The signature appears to be by the cartoonist. The satire appears to mock someone's reaction to summer—possibly commenting on social exhaustion, boredom, or the strain of social obligations during the season. The reclining figure's dramatic pose suggests exaggerated fatigue or emotional overwhelm, while the onlookers in the background suggest social pressure or unwanted company. Without additional context about specific 1910s-era events or figures, the exact target of satire remains unclear, though it likely comments on upper-class summer social life.