Life — September 16, 1926 — page 19: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts a group of men in formal attire gathered around a table in what appears to be a celebratory scene. Several figures wear labels identifying them as "HYPOCRISY," "FALL," "DOHERTY," and "SINCLAIR"—likely prominent political or public figures of the era. The woman on the left holds what appears to be a scroll labeled "DIVORCE." The cartoon satirizes these individuals for hypocritically celebrating or supporting a woman despite personal scandals. The phrase "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow!" (sung as if in tribute) suggests ironic approval despite the moral failings represented by the labeled attributes. The overall message critiques the selective moral standards applied to public figures—celebrating someone while simultaneously acknowledging or ignoring serious personal misconduct or controversial behavior.