Life — October 15, 1925 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a comic strip titled "Skippy" depicting a child's game or confrontation. The caption reads: "Skippy (in the background): WHAT ARE YA WAITIN' FOR?—WE BROKE UP THE INTERFERENCE." The cartoon shows a small boy in the foreground facing off against what appears to be a larger figure, while other children watch from behind. The "interference" referenced suggests this depicts children's street games or play—likely a game involving running or chasing where other kids were blocking the action. The humor derives from the crude, confrontational nature of childhood games and the colloquial speech ("What are ya waitin' for?"). This reflects early 20th-century urban children's street culture and unstructured play.