Life, 1927-07-28 · page 29 of 36
Life — July 28, 1927 — page 29: what you’re looking at
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This page contains three separate pieces of satirical humor typical of early 20th-century Life magazine: **"As Lonely as Lindbergh in Paris"** references Charles Lindbergh's famous 1927 transatlantic flight, using it as a comedic comparison. The sketch depicts a plane crash in the Sahara Desert where survivors are told to "wave hand and smile"—likely mocking publicity-obsessed behavior or press management. **"Another Diploma Mill"** satirizes the low academic standards of certain colleges, with "Alabama Rammer-Jammer" as a fake college name, suggesting diploma mills that granted degrees without rigor. **"The Nature-Lovers"** (bottom illustration) shows a family with an automobile in a natural setting, likely satirizing the emerging phenomenon of recreational car culture and how automobiles were changing leisure activities—a commentary on 1920s modernization and consumerism. The page reflects Life's focus on mocking contemporary American social trends, educational fraud, and the cultural impact of new technology.
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