Life, 1928-05-10 · page 41 of 50
Life — May 10, 1928 — page 41: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains two distinct pieces: **"People Who Never See the Funny Side of Things"** (by Lloyd Mayer): A satirical dialogue where a woman named Sue endlessly flatters a man named Ransom about his sense of humor while simultaneously denying her own wit. The joke targets social pretense—Sue claims people without humor are "deadly," yet she and Ransom engage in vapid mutual compliments, revealing they lack the very humor they celebrate. It's satire on insincere flattery and shallow social conversation. **Advertisements**: The rest of the page consists of period product ads (Beeman's Pepsin Gum, Sport-Lite driving lights, and movie listings). These are straightforward marketing with no satirical content. The page also includes a brief joke exchange about cigarettes/cigars referencing motherhood, typical of the era's light humor. Overall, this is primarily an advertising-heavy page with one genuine satirical piece about social fakery.
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“pEOPLE WHO NEVER SEE THE FUNNY SIDE OF THINGS” Sut: I think people who haven't a gase of humor are simply deadly! He: Yeah, you bet! Sue: I mean I think you can sort of get a laugh out of anything if you have a sense of humor, do you know what I mean? He: Sure, you said it. Sue: Because I mean loads of times there’s a funny side, sort of, even to something terribly tragic, sort of. He: Yeah, you bet. Sue: And I mean I can talk to peo- ple who have a sense of Aumor because [mean I think talking to anybody with asense of humor makes you say clev- er things, don’t you? He: Oh, sure—you bet. Sue: But doesn’t it bore you to tears to have to talk to somebody who never ses the funny side of things? He: Yeah, you bet. Sue: You know, that’s what I sim- ply adore about you, Ransom—you're so stimulating, sort of, because you have such a marvelous sense of Aumor. He: Well, you've got a wonderful sense of humor, too. You say darn dever things all the time. Sue: Oh, no, I don’t really—I mean I'm not a bit clever! He: Gosh, I think you're the clever- ct, wittiest girl I know. Sut: Oh, Ransom—I'm not at all! Really, I'm not—but it’s awfully sweet of you to say so! Lloyd Mayer. WHY NOT GO TO THE MOVIES TONIGHT? Utes there is something wrong with your town, you will find the Blow. ing features billed for tonight: Charles Murray and George Sidney in a comedy centering around their tvalry for the affections of a buxom blonde widow. Wallace Beery and Raymond Hat- ton in another funny fillum, with Ray- mond scheming to make a boob out of Wallace. The picture will end with Wallace chasing Hatton, and you can le awake the rest of the night won- éering who won the race. Norman Kerry in that same old Austrian army uniform, pawing at the shoulder of a poor but pure gal, and then falling for her. A thrilling picture of the air service, including some more of the scenes that were left over from “Wings.” c. J. a" He: Have a cigarette? Sue: Sir, are you tying to insult tm? Tam the mother of five children. He: Oh, in that case have a cigar. “Feel logey after lunch ? eemans Pepsin Gum aids diges. Nothing like a stick of Beeman’s after lunch to refresh you for the afternoon. Originated by Doctor Beeman more than thirty years ago, it has always been known as the quality gum. Chew Beeman’s after meals. It aids digestion. FLASHES FROM THE Sport-li The Optimist: “I can see good in anything.” The Motorist: “That so? Can you see good in driving at night without a SPORT-LITE?” UNITY MFG. CO. 2017S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Il. Please send information on SPORT-LITES. Make of car is... as Name . Address... vee The tie on @ riving lights Longer, Stronger Beam easiest to operate. Most beautiful appearing — moder- ately priced. A standard acces- sory with most cars. Complies with legal restrictions in all states. DeLuxe size $25.00— small size $17.50. Fill out coupon for information. UNITY MFG. CO. 2017S. Michigan Ave., Chicago comicbooks.com