Life, 1928-12-28 · page 7 of 37
Life — December 28, 1928 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several satirical cartoons and comic vignettes typical of early 20th-century American humor: 1. **"Ancient Philistine"** (top): References the biblical story of Samson and Delilah. After Delilah cuts Samson's hair, he laments that this is now his "weakness"—satirizing how men blame women for their misfortunes. 2. **"Button me, big boy"** (middle): A small figure asks an adult to button him, playing on emasculation humor popular in the era. 3. **Cocktail/Ice scene** (bottom): Two men discuss breaking ice at cocktails, likely wordplay about social awkwardness. 4. **"Stork" caption** (right): Jokes about marriage failures with dark humor. The overall tone reflects period attitudes toward gender dynamics and domestic life through crude but pointed satire.
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Ancient Pinuistine (after Delilah has finished her work): Well, Samson, I see you've got a hair- cut at last. Samson: Yes—that's my weakness now. “Why're you breaking that ice?” Pourrr: Finextan: Good evening, madam, so sorry “To have cocktails.” to disturb’ you—and would you mind leaving the | “And why have cocktails?” Srorx: Well, there's one less com- water running in the tub? | “To break the ice.” panionate marriage. comicbooks.com