Life — July 20, 1922 — page 9: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 7 This page contains two satirical pieces: **Main Story**: A golf narrative about "Fred" and "Old Bruin," depicting a competitive match where Fred's superior drive frustrates his chief. The humor mocks poor golfing ability, with references to "slicing" and amateur incompetence—suggesting Old Bruin is a bad golfer trying to maintain dignity despite failure. **Two Poems Below**: - "Futility" by J.K.M. satirizes how friends brag about car ownership and casual infidelity - "The Course of Love" by L.A.M. jokes about marital dynamics—a wife complaining her husband prioritizes golf over family time The accompanying illustration shows period-dressed figures at what appears to be a golf clubhouse. The satire targets early 20th-century masculine leisure culture, marital power dynamics, and status-seeking behavior among the upper-middle class.