Life, 1927-06-09 · page 22 of 39
Life — June 9, 1927 — page 22: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily a **theater review section** listing Broadway shows with brief critical assessments. The main cartoon depicts two figures in 1920s attire (hats, coats) - likely representing urban sophistication contrasted with rural simplicity. The notable satirical content is the **"Anomalous" section** at bottom right: an elderly rural mountaineer hears a radio for the first time. Upon hearing both a male baritone and female soprano vocalist in succession, he becomes confused and asks the owner whether "that thar critter" is "male, or fee-male?" **The satire targets** rural unfamiliarity with new technology (radio was still novel in the 1920s) and the culture gap between cosmopolitan city-dwellers and country folk. The humor relies on the mountaineer's literal-minded confusion—he seemingly believes the radio contains an actual creature, not understanding broadcasting technology. This reflects common 1920s urban condescension toward rural Americans as unsophisticated and out-of-touch with modernity.
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