Life — October 12, 1922 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a pen-and-ink sketch from *Life* magazine showing two figures wearing headphones in what appears to be a radio or communications setting. A man stands behind a seated woman who adjusts her headphones. The interior includes broadcasting equipment and a window showing a cityscape. The partially visible caption reads "What Are the Wild—" (text cut off), suggesting this illustrates a popular song, radio program, or cultural reference of the era. Without the complete caption or publication date visible, the specific satirical point remains unclear. The sketch's style and setting suggest this commentary relates to early-to-mid 20th century radio culture or broadcasting industry topics, but the exact subject and joke cannot be determined from the visible portions alone.