Life, 1927-12-29 · page 16 of 41
Life — December 29, 1927 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains six humorous cartoons satirizing various domestic and social situations: 1. **"He: Put out your hand, darling"** — A slapstick scene where a man apparently tricks a woman into helping him with something unpleasant. 2. **"Sue: I wonder if it really love the whole world go round?"** — A couple discusses romantic philosophy while surrounded by wreckage. 3. **"Vaudeville Magician"** — A theatrical performance where the magician's illusion involves "hanging the woman in two"—likely commentary on stage trick safety or marital discord. 4. **"Now Run Away, Willie"** — A father figure with children, referencing a Yale lock. 5. **"Just Somebody's Mothers"** — Channel swimmers using syrup of figs (a laxative), satirizing health remedies and motherly advice. 6. **"All Wrapped Up in His Work"** — A final visual gag about domestic life. The humor targets marriage dynamics, parenting, and period-specific domestic products and practices.
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