Life — March 8, 1929 — page 19: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a sequential comic strip titled "Handball" depicting a recreational game between two players. The narrative follows a humorous match: Panels 1-3 show the opening plays with dialogue like "Let's go!" establishing the game. Panel 4 ("My mistake!") shows one player making an error. Panels 5-9 continue competitive back-and-forth action with exclamations ("Let's go!"). Panel 10 ("I apologize!") shows a player acknowledging another mistake. Panels 11-12 conclude with dialogue ("Let's?") suggesting ongoing competitive play. The humor appears to derive from the physical comedy of the sport—awkward positions, collisions, and competitive banter between amateur players. This is straightforward sports entertainment rather than political satire, reflecting Life magazine's frequent inclusion of humorous recreational activities aimed at middle-class readers.