Life — December 13, 1929 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Scott Shots: Satirical Observations This page from *Life* magazine presents two cartoons by Chester A. Gould illustrating humorous social commentary: **Top cartoon**: Three men in hats appear to be conducting some kind of transaction or negotiation. The caption "Do you mind if we go through you?" suggests they're either pickpockets or salesmen attempting to access someone's pocketbook—a visual pun on the phrase's double meaning. **Bottom cartoon**: Children at a party while a hostess speaks to a young guest. The caption indicates the guest's mother called twice asking him to come home before he "busts"—likely referring to overeating at the party. The accompanying "Scott Shots" text offers cynical one-liners about modern life: observations on Santa Claus, boys being "machine-minded," money, Wall Street, New York traffic, and other contemporary social frustrations typical of satirical humor from this era.