Life, 1923-08-09 · page 14 of 36
Life — August 9, 1923 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a humorous comic strip titled "Skippy—No. 19" depicting a diving scene at what appears to be a public pool or diving platform. The narrative follows a young boy (Skippy) who wants to impress onlookers by diving from an increasingly high platform. A diver at the top confidently announces he'll perform since "all the girls are watching." Skippy eagerly asks when he can dive; the diver promises "very soon." As the strip progresses, Skippy becomes impatient waiting for his turn while the diver repeatedly delays, ultimately performing a dive. The joke satirizes childhood impatience and the gap between adult promises and delivery—a relatable comedic situation requiring no specific historical context beyond understanding early 20th-century pool culture and children's behavior.
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wl nN A a SI = oo u || —= 1 Diver: Aw! JUST AS I EXPECTED. ALL THE GIRLS ARE WATCHING ME Now. Skippy: WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO DIVE, MISTER? “VERY SOON, MY BOY, VERY SOON.” vol Whi Diver: \Y MUST BE A GREAT TREAT FOR THE SMALL BOY WHEN HE SEES A MAN DIVE FROM THIS PILE. Skippy: 1 CAN’T WAIT FOR HIM ALL DAY! Skippy — No. 19 comicbooks.com