Life — August 5, 1920 — page 28: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page satirizes 1920s American life through seven cartoon vignettes. The title references Bill Tilden, a famous tennis champion, whose victory "takes the tennis cup." The cartoons mock various contemporary figures and activities: - "Back from Frisco with the Bacon" ridicules someone's dubious accomplishments - "Fewer Firearms for Fritz" appears to reference German military restrictions post-WWI - "Another Amateur Goes Over the Falls" satirizes daredevil stunts - "The People's Choice" and "Convention Delegate" mock political machinery and bosses influencing nominations - "My Boys!" depicts a woman with children in a carriage labeled "Ohio" - "All Wet" shows figures in water, likely mocking political failures or unpopular policies The cartoons collectively critique American politics, masculine posturing, and social follies of the era, using exaggerated caricature typical of Life's satirical approach.