Life, 1919-11-27 · page 13 of 36
Life — November 27, 1919 — page 13: what you’re looking at
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**Top Cartoon:** "If Those Who Give Wedding Presents Would Use a Little More Sense" This satirical cartoon depicts a couple at what appears to be a financial counter displaying "CASH, BILLS, STOCKS, BONDS, CHECKS." The humor mocks wedding gift-giving customs—suggesting guests give impractical or frivolous presents when practical financial gifts would be more sensible for newlyweds establishing a household. **Bottom Section:** "Professional Flattery" This section humorously catalogs insincere compliments various professionals supposedly give clients (doctors, lawyers, dentists, bankers, clothiers, etc.). Each profession's flattery is tailored to make clients feel special while implying the professionals are simply employing practiced manipulation to keep customers satisfied and spending money. Both pieces satirize commercial relationships and consumer culture.
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IF THOSE WHO GIVE WEDDING PRESENTS WOULD USE A LITTLE MORE SENSE Professional Flattery A Complete Line Which Causes the Average Individual to Expand with Secret Satisfaction Doctor: You are of an extremely high-strung tem- perament and too valuable to the community to take any chances with your health Lawyer: Your time is worth too much to spend it upon trifling details. Dentist: You have the most sensitive teeth I have ever come across. Banker: You are a most conservative man—conservia tive and of good judgment. Clothier: Your figure has individuality. No use show ing you these inferior garments. Hatter: A man of your class demands a distinctive hat Shoeman: Your feet are extremely hard to fit. You should have your shoes made to order. Grocer: Only the best will suit you—I can tell by your looks. Politician: Old man, your vote’s worth a dozen th come from that bunch yonder Landlord: You're the best tenant I’ve got. so I've left you till the very last to raise your rent THE COURTING OF SAMMY comicbooks.com