Life — December 7, 1928 — page 10: what you’re looking at

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# Political Cartoon Analysis **The Cartoon:** The top illustration shows a woman (labeled "Movie Actress") being interviewed by a man. The joke hinges on a reference gap: she claims to have worked for "a perfect lady, once"—implying that being a "perfect lady's maid" is an absurd or impossible achievement, making it a dubious qualification. **The Statement Below:** Will Rogers, the famous humorist and ex-presidential candidate, provides commentary on the 1928 election. He discusses how both major parties (Democrats and Republicans) worked to influence voters, particularly in Washington, D.C., and expresses skepticism about politicians' character. Rogers adopts a detached, cynical tone about the entire political process, joking that he won't worry about politics while working on other matters.