Life, 1925-10-22 · page 57 of 74
Life — October 22, 1925 — page 57: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be a satirical cartoon from *Life* magazine showing a driving lesson scenario. A figure sits in the driver's seat of an early automobile (likely 1920s-1930s era based on the vehicle design), while an instructor or examiner stands outside the car observing. The caption reads "office I'm only learning," suggesting the humor derives from the learner driver's excuse-making or inexperience. The satire likely targets either incompetent drivers, defensive attitudes about poor driving skills, or possibly bureaucratic/workplace incompetence by comparing office work to dangerous activities like learning to drive. The specific historical or political reference remains unclear without additional context about the magazine's date or the office context referenced.
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, oficeh I'm only learning.” comicbooks.com