Life — March 1, 1928 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 9 **Top Cartoon:** Shows a woman being kissed by a man while others watch. The caption reads: "I had a strange sinking feeling when Tom tried to kiss me." Responses: "Why? Hadn't you ever been kissed before?" "Never in an airplane." This is a straightforward joke about the novelty and awkwardness of romantic encounters in aircraft—a modern luxury in this era. **Bottom Cartoon:** Labeled "Mexican Celebrity," depicts a man in a sombrero showing another figure a newspaper. The caption states: "The trouble with this country is they shoot too many politicians and not enough caricaturists." This is political satire commenting on Mexican political instability and violence of the period, with dark humor comparing politicians to targets.