Life — February 1, 1923 — page 19: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts a group of caricatured figures outdoors during a storm, with lightning visible in the sky above. The title "Lightning Conductors" is a pun—these men are literally attempting to conduct (direct) lightning, while the phrase suggests they're "conducting" themselves improperly or hastily. The cartoon appears to mock political or social figures who are rushing into something dangerous or ill-advised. The exaggerated facial features and postures suggest ridicule of specific public figures, though without additional context, their precise identities remain unclear. The stormy setting reinforces the danger and chaos of their endeavor. The humor relies on the double meaning of "conductors" and the visual absurdity of the scene.