Life — December 1, 1921 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Christmas Life: "Who's Who" This satirical illustration depicts Santa Claus as an elderly, bearded figure reading from an open book labeled "Ohm's Schm" (likely a reference to Ohm's Law, a physics principle). The drawing, credited to B. Cory Kilvert, appears to be a joke about Santa's knowledge or authority. The title "Who's Who" suggests the cartoon is identifying or characterizing Santa in some way—possibly mocking his supposed omniscience or wisdom. The physics textbook reference is unclear without additional context, but likely references contemporary scientific or educational concerns from early-to-mid 20th century Life magazine. The image plays on the familiar Christmas trope of Santa knowing "who's naughty or nice," here reframed through an intellectual or technical lens.