Life, 1920-04-15 · page 10 of 44
Life — April 15, 1920 — page 10: what you’re looking at
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This page contains a humorous dialogue between Dick and Charlie about whether Charlie should play golf on Easter morning instead of attending church with his girlfriend Evelyn. The cartoon illustrates the social tension between leisure activities and religious observance—a common satirical topic in early 20th-century Life magazine. Charlie prioritizes golf, while Dick argues he should accompany Evelyn to church. The illustration shows a dog under an umbrella, humorously depicting the absurdity of the situation. The joke reflects period social expectations: men were expected to attend church on Easter, particularly when escorting female companions. Charlie's rationalization that he can't refuse Evelyn ("I don't like any girl's dictating to me") while simultaneously ditching her for golf satirizes masculine hypocrisy and the era's dating customs.
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