Life — March 6, 1931 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Life Magazine Page Analysis This page contains two satirical cartoons and dictionary definitions mocking various human behaviors and professions. The **top cartoon** depicts a judge interrogating someone about tooth extraction, with the caption "Now, do you swear you'll pull the tooth, the whole tooth and nothing but the tooth?" It satirizes courtroom oath-taking by applying it absurdly to dentistry. The **bottom cartoon** shows men outside what appears to be a building, with one saying "Gosh! Forgot my handkerchief!" This appears to mock absent-minded forgetfulness or social awkwardness. **"The Modern Dictionary"** section humorously defines occupations and conditions—including "caird" (Scottish tramp), "ebrious" (habitual drunkard), "ichthyopolist" (fish seller), and others—offering satirical commentary on various social types and their characteristics. The overall page uses humor to critique human folly and social pretension.