Life, 1921-06-16 · page 7 of 36
Life — June 16, 1921 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains three separate humorous sketches with minimal political content: **Top cartoon**: A social scene where a woman warns a man never to come off the grass again after she "gave him one look." The joke relies on the power of a woman's disapproving glance as social punishment. **"Her Line"**: A dialogue joke about logical consistency—a woman follows the "line of least resistance" in arguments. **"In a Boston Gallery"**: Art appreciation humor where a guest mistakes a Gainsborough painting for an authentic work. **"Expert Opinion"**: A joke about wool expertise—a man who bought a suit is told it's actually sheep's wool. **Bottom sketches** ("The Hook Nose and the Fly" and another illustration): Appear to be slapstick physical comedy, though details are unclear. The page is primarily **social satire and domestic humor** rather than political commentary.
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“YLL BET THAT COP’LL NEVER TELL ME TO COME OFF THE GRASS AGAIN.” “wy? Her Line EALOUS Marjory: How is it you ys have your way, Jane? What of argument do you follow? Jane (clever, though pretty): the line of least consistence. I follow WHAT DID you po?” “] JUST GAVE HIM ONE LOOK.” In a Boston Gallery HE Back Bay Lavy: Now, this can- vas is extremely good—nice tone. Her Guest (from the wilds, not to be outclassed): Yes, yes, quite wonderful. I see it’s a Gainsborough by Rembrandt. Expert Opinion “KID the man who sold you that suit tell you it was all wool?" “Yes. Why? “T shudder to think what a boll weevil would do to the sheep that bore that wool.” THE HOOK NOSE AND THE FLY, comicbooks.com