Life — October 10, 1930 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# SINBAD "Bear" Rabbit This page presents a series of comic vignettes titled "SINBAD 'Bear' Rabbit," depicting anthropomorphic rabbits and children in various outdoor hunting and adventure scenarios. The cartoons appear to be satirizing exaggerated tall tales—likely referencing the legendary Sinbad character known for fantastical stories. The repeated motif of rabbits and small game suggests mockery of hunters' boastful exaggerations about their exploits. Each panel shows increasingly absurd or comedic situations: children hunting, animals in unlikely predicaments, and chaotic scenes. The "Bear Rabbit" title hints at an ironic juxtaposition—suggesting a rabbit portrayed with exaggerated, bear-like qualities or adventures. The style and subject matter reflect early 20th-century American humor targeting hunters' folklore and rural storytelling traditions.