Life — May 19, 1927 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Page Analysis: Life Magazine Satire This page contains three separate satirical pieces spanning different historical periods: **"Life" (2700 B.C.):** A cartoon about Egyptian pyramid construction, showing workers and officials. The dialogue references modern labor strikes—Mrs. Cheops mentions work delays caused by "labor troubles" and boys striking for an eighteen-hour workday. This is anachronistic humor, applying contemporary 1920s labor disputes to ancient Egypt. **"Nice Kitty":** A domestic humor piece about a man knocking out a cat to silence it. **"Playing the Game":** A brief social commentary about an unusual fellow. **Bottom Cartoon (1200 B.C.):** An Egyptian scene where a Pharaoh asks his daughter "Is bliss a system?" and she responds "Don't ask!" This appears to satirize marital philosophy or romantic relationships through ancient Egyptian framing.