Life — February 19, 1920 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Political Satire Analysis The top cartoon depicts demonic or devilish figures engaged in a chaotic scene, illustrating "THE COST OF LIVING WILL COME DOWN ABOUT THE TIME THE ABOVE TAKES PLACE"—suggesting the cost of living will decrease when hell freezes over, a cynical commentary on inflation. The "Our Presidential Department" section satirizes a failed election cycle. Life's editors humorously announce they're "abandoning" their preferred presidential candidate and must dispose of campaign materials. The tone mocks the difficulty of finding suitable candidates and the disappointment of the political process. The bottom illustration, "THE DISCOVERY," shows men outside a building with women visible through windows, captioned "WHY THERE WERE SO FEW AT PRAYER MEETING LAST NIGHT"—a morality joke suggesting men discovered alternative entertainment venues instead of attending religious services.