Life — March 13, 1931 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Explanation for Modern Readers This page contains three separate pieces of humor: 1. **Top cartoon**: Shows a man at a doormat labeled "Welcome" that has apparently worn out from overuse. The caption jokes that sales of these doormats have skyrocketed "since they changed the copy"—suggesting the worn-out welcome reflects a social commentary on hospitality or perhaps business conditions. 2. **"The Lucky Break"**: A humorous anecdote by Arthur L. Lippmann about a patient visiting Dr. Brown. The doctor delivers bad news about the patient's health condition while matter-of-factly recommending hospitalization and various treatments. The joke's punchline involves the patient being a professional humorist looking for material about hospital experiences. 3. **"The Look-of-the-Month"**: A brief poetic quote about a woman's romantic expression. The page reflects early-to-mid 20th century Life magazine's blend of light satire and social observation.