Life, 1927-09-15 · page 25 of 40
Life — September 15, 1927 — page 25: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains three satirical pieces mocking 1920s social pretension and changing customs: **"We're Too Civilized"** depicts a man nostalgic for bare-knuckle boxing, contrasting old fighters like John L. Sullivan with modern "refined" boxing rules. The satire targets those romanticizing a rougher past while modern society has become too rule-bound and safe. **"More Hollywood Economy"** jokes about studio cost-cutting—a director objecting to a star using company glycerine for personal crying. The accompanying cartoon shows a Scottish shopkeeper, referencing the period's common ethnic stereotypes. **The remaining content** includes a rambling first-person account of polo matches (appearing to mock verbose, name-dropping social climbers), a brief joke about tennis, and a commentary on U.S.-Canadian tourism policies. The overall tone reflects Jazz Age satire: mocking nostalgia for simpler times, poking fun at Hollywood excess, and gently satirizing upper-class social rituals and speech patterns characteristic of the era.
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