Life, 1920-04-15 · page 17 of 44
Life — April 15, 1920 — page 17: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This single-panel cartoon satirizes a golfer nicknamed "Grabber" for his poor golf etiquette or behavior on the course. Two men discuss the golfer: one asks what kind of golf "Grabber" plays, and the other responds it's "the worst I ever listened to"—a joke implying the man complains, curses, or makes excessive noise while golfing rather than playing skillfully. The cartoon uses golf as a vehicle for social commentary about manners and behavior. Without additional context, "Grabber" likely refers to either a known public figure or a generic type of ill-mannered golfer common to Life magazine's readership. The humor targets wealthy leisure activities and the character flaws that emerge during recreation. The sketch style is typical of early-to-mid 20th century satirical illustration.
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Cop right Life Pub. Co “WHAT KIND OF GOLF DOES GRABBER PLAY?” “WORST 1 EVER LISTENED TO.” comicbooks.com