Life, 1928-05-17 · page 34 of 42
Life — May 17, 1928 — page 34: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains **satirical commentary and advertisements** rather than political cartoons. The main content includes: **"It Gave Me a Pain"** — A humorous essay mocking a girlfriend who is excessively devoted: she constantly praises him, wears his favorite colors, reads his recommended books, and throws herself at him. The satire targets both her suffocating devotion and his ingratitude for being loved so thoroughly—the joke being his complaint about receiving exactly what most men supposedly want. **"To a Little Lady"** — A poem addressing **Dorothy Parker** (the famous writer and wit), gently mocking her reputation for writing melancholic verses about failed romances. The author suggests she dramatizes heartbreak for literary effect, knowing her "sly, deft touch" with graceful verse makes her attractive despite her complaints. **"The World Is Like That"** — Brief satirical observations about misplaced authority and modern absurdity. The page is otherwise dominated by **Old Briar Tobacco and Hinds Cream advertisements**, typical of 1920s Life magazine content.
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