Life — February 7, 1924 — page 25: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features three comic strips depicting "Skippy," a young boy character. The humor centers on Skippy's interactions with adults and family members in everyday situations. **Top left**: Skippy's father says goodbye before leaving for the countryside, while Uncle Abner warns the parents that Skippy is "crazy" and likely to cause trouble during visits. **Top right**: Skippy's father departs, with Aunt Allie and Uncle Abner joking about what Skippy might steal or break while visiting. **Bottom panel**: Shows the aftermath—multiple people gathered around what appears to be Christmas presents or gifts at an R.R.S. location, with Skippy's father commenting: "Gee, Pop! If it wasn't for me we'd 'a' forgot all this." The satire suggests Skippy's reputation for mischief precedes him, yet he ultimately proves valuable or indispensable to family gatherings.