Life — January 1, 1920 — page 17: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains two distinct pieces: **Top cartoon**: Shows animals (appears to be a dog and eagle or large bird) in conflict, with the caption "GET INSTRUCTIONS, YOU POOR SIMPS, AND DO SOMETHING. I'M SICK OF BOTH OF YOU." The satire likely critiques political or social figures as foolish animals following orders. **Lower illustration and text**: Depicts a formal indoor scene titled "HAVE YOU EVER HAD VISITORS WHO MADE YOU LONG TO DO THIS?" The accompanying "Success" and "Impractical" sections discuss someone named Samson completing a theatrical engagement and contemplating arbitration as a principle. The overall humor appears to satirize social pretense and the gap between ambitious aspirations and practical reality—common themes in early 20th-century American satire. The exact political figures or events referenced remain unclear without additional context.