Life — February 28, 1930 — page 6: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Scott Shots - Life Magazine Satire Page This page contains brief humorous observations and two cartoon illustrations. **Top cartoon**: Shows people at what appears to be a social gathering or ship setting. The caption "What does four bells mean?" "Three cocktails" jokes about nautical signals being confused with drinking culture—likely reflecting 1920s-30s social attitudes toward alcohol. **Bottom cartoon**: Depicts two people sliding on ice with the caption "Oh, that we two were maying!" This appears to be romantic/nostalgic humor—"maying" (springtime courtship) contrasts absurdly with their winter activity, suggesting wistful thinking about romance during mundane moments. The "Scott Shots" section includes satirical one-liners about radio storytelling, janitors, war, chickens, and journalism—typical of Life magazine's gossipy, observational humor targeting contemporary American institutions and social pretensions.