Life — May 20, 1920 — page 15: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon by Victor C. Anderson depicts a domestic scene where a bald man stands at a window with a young boy, both looking outside. The caption "Out of Luck" suggests the figures are disappointed by something they observe. The drawing style and composition suggest this is satirizing a common domestic situation—likely a father and son unable to do something they wanted (fishing, playing outside, or attending an event). The window framing and their body language emphasize thwarted expectations. Without additional context about the specific publication date, the exact reference remains unclear. However, this appears typical of Life's humor: gentle domestic satire about ordinary people's everyday disappointments and minor misfortunes.