Life — November 14, 1930 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Sinbad: Come In!" Comic Strip Analysis This is a sequential comic strip featuring a small dog named Sinbad repeatedly trying to enter a house through a door, while a woman (apparently the homeowner) repeatedly closes it on him—often slamming it forcefully, as indicated by the "SLAM" sound effects. The humor is physical comedy: the dog persistently attempts entry despite repeated rejections, while the exasperated woman grows increasingly frustrated. The strip demonstrates a common domestic scenario of the early-to-mid 20th century—an unwanted pet or animal pestering a homeowner. The joke relies on slapstick timing and the dog's determination contrasted against human irritation. The artist's signature "EDWINA" appears in the lower left. This represents straightforward comic entertainment rather than political satire.