Life — March 15, 1928 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Solving a National Problem" This twelve-panel comic strip satirizes political dysfunction through a dinner scene. A man in formal attire repeatedly attempts to serve food to a woman, but she constantly interrupts with gestures and objections—swatting at the plate, pointing, appearing to argue or complain. The panels escalate in chaos, culminating in what appears to be food flying through the air. The caption "Solving a National Problem" suggests this depicts political or social gridlock—likely referencing early 20th-century debate (the magazine's era). The woman's constant interference preventing any resolution mirrors how partisan obstruction or disagreement prevents action. The deteriorating situation ironically illustrates how attempts to address problems make things worse rather than better.