Life, 1924-12-25 · page 12 of 37
Life — December 25, 1924 — page 12: what you’re looking at
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This page contains satirical articles and advertisements rather than political cartoons. **"Where I Get My Things"** by Don Herald humorously catalogs theatrical production credits—arguing that theater programs obsessively credit every supplier (socks, collar buttons, shoes, dental work) while overlooking the actual creative contributors. The joke mocks overdetailed program acknowledgments while omitting essential artists like the chorus girls. **"Another Great Difference"** presents a simple optimist-vs-pessimist comparison about holidays, both concluding "LET'S BE MERRY!"—suggesting life's meaning depends on one's outlook rather than circumstances. **"Radio Fan" and "Henpecked Husband"** exchange jokes comparing domestic complaints. The bottom cartoon depicts a man lounging while a woman stands—captioned "He's been to see her twice: once for dinner—and once for no reason at all," satirizing courtship or infidelity.
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- LIFE - eae Lxfumalion, Sushi up Ao Ir. <eyet) Where I Get My Things By Don Herold AYBE Mr. Ziegfeld is not interested in where I get my socks. Maybe Mr. Shubert does not care where I get my collar buttons. Perhaps George White and Earl! Carroll do not want to hear about my barber. Possibly all the theatrical producers are indifferent as to where I get my things, But I am just dying to tell them They tell me where they get theirs. Revue programs, especially, devote page after page to credits. We are told who furnished the hairpins and the rouge, the garters, the feathers, the perfume, the tooth- paste, the typewriters and motorcycles, and every other knickknack used in the production. (Credit is given to everybody for everything but the chorus girls, Why not: “Anna Mae Van by Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Vansickle, Terre Haute, Ind.”?) I have decided to be equally gener- ous and explicit about how I got my- self all dolled up to attend the produc- tion. Turn about is fair play. Hereafter, when I go to the theatre, I shall hand to the doorman, for trans- mission to the management, a printed sheet telling everything. Here is a sample: Mr. Herold’s hat by Kaufman, Initials (D. H.) inside of hat punched in band by Little Gem Initial Puncher. (Pat. Appl'd For.) Hair by Herpicide. Haircut by the third barber from the front in barber shop on Tenth Avenue between 33rd and 34th Streets. Shave by Whizbang Safety Razor. Celluloid collar by Sears, Roebuck & Co. Necktie worn during the evening, including intermis sions, by Rube Goldberg. Collar buttons by Hammacher, Schlemmer & Co, Shirt by Ben Day. B.V.D.'s by B.V.D. Belt by National Belting Works. Pocketbook by Crouch & Fit Money by Lire. Stamps in upper inside right-hand pocket by U. S. G. Coat by Moc Levy. Trousers by Brooks-Mahieu. Dental fillings by Doc Currie, Right-hand shoe by /. Miller. Left-hand shoe by Likly Luggage Co. Shine by Nick Fillipo under personal direction of Mr. Herold. Shoe-strings by Goddard. Watch by Bethlehem Steel Company. Bath by Standard Plumbing Co. Colgate’s Soap us Education by Bloomfield High School and Indiana Uni- versi Manicure by Weck Cutlery Co. Cough by American Tobacco Co. General glow of satisfaction and contentment by Charlie. (Address on request.) Another Great Difference AYS the Optimist Says the Pessimist: Easter, Easter, Fourth of July, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Labor Day, Halloween, Halloween, and Christmas and Christmas come but once a year— come but once a year— LET’S BE MERRY! LET'S BE MERRY! ADIO FAN: Chicago. Henrecken Huspanp: That's nothing. home, I got hell. When I came home last night, I got When I came “HE'S BEEN TO SER HER TWICE; ONCE FOR DINNER—AND ONCE FOR NO REASON AT ALL.” comicbooks.com