Life, 1926-11-11 · page 14 of 45
Life — November 11, 1926 — page 14: what you’re looking at
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This page contains three satirical pieces about social etiquette and romantic advice typical of 1920s Life magazine: **"Evidently"** mocks a couple at a party through dialogue about kissing boys. **"The Perplexed Hearts Editor Goes Crazy"** parodies advice columnists by presenting an absurdly long, rambling response to a letter from "Bright Eyes" about whether a 13-year-old should marry a sailor. The editor's answer humorously spirals into incoherent suggestions, satirizing the overwrought nature of contemporary advice columns. **"The Mythical Pair"** describes football spectators with desirable seats—a social commentary on status and visibility at sporting events. **"Fairy Story"** (text only, incomplete) appears to begin a satirical tale about editorial writers and football coaches' salaries. The drawings illustrate fashionable 1920s dress and social situations.
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Evidently I HEAR THAT YOU KISSED TEN BOYS AT THE PARTY LAST NIG Josephine: yes, TEN—ALL TOLD. Jim: The Perplexed Hearts Editor Goes Crazy YES, Bright E. young to be married to a sailor never throw plates at your dear grandmother because it is distinctly unlady- like and I'm almost sure, Curly Locks, that your repu- es, I do consider a girl of thirteen too tation would suffer if you went to Albany with your gentleman friend there should be no trouble finding a companionable Bulgarian boy of your own age who likes ice skating, taffy pulling and all other sports wl cr you feel you must park your gum, Annie B., just excuse yourself ‘and retire behind a tree I hardly know what to advise, Laddy Boy, but perhaps she’s deaf and dumb and doesn’t understand what you're driving at but re- member mother is the best friend you have avoid the fatal, first step, Hotsy Totsy, you'll never be happy as the wife of an already married man perhaps after she gets to know him better your aunt won't object to your gentleman friend's chewing tobacco at the table ask him in by all means, Dora, no really nice girl ever dees such things in a public park don’t worry and send me a self-addressed envelope, Troubled Tessic, yes you out of his machine he should at least Robert Lord. Fairy Story ONCE upon a time there was an editorial writer who never mentioned what football coaches were paid in comparison with professors. Inventory Four be the things I am wiser to know: Idleness, sorrow, a friend, and'a foe. Four be the things I'd been better without; Love, curiosity, freckles, and doubt. Three be the things I shall never attain: Envy, content, and sufficient champagne. Three be the things I shall have till I die: Laughter and hope and a sock in the eye. Dorothy Parker, The Mythical Pair HEY are reached through the entrance nearest the parking place. They are in the exact center of the field. They are on the fashionable side. They permit the holders to see. They permit the holders to be seen. They are near an exit. They are directly in front of and abacare the view of one’s dearest enemies. They have been bought long ago at box-office prices. They make every onlooker certain that the holders are distinguished people. They are the other couple’s football seats. McCready Huston, — BIG BOY, WIV DAT NuMBAH! EV’RY BE TRYIN’ TUH ABEN HELP ONE 0” DEM CRAP-SHOOTIN’ NIGGAHS’LL THROW you.” comicbooks.com