Life — November 1932 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Life Lines" and "Speaking of Football" - Page Analysis The top cartoon depicts three men in what appears to be a speakeasy or illegal bar during Prohibition, with one saying "Stop me, if you've heard this one!" The joke satirizes how Prohibition-era establishments were common knowledge—so pervasive that warnings were pointless. The "Life Lines" column offers brief social observations, including quips about President Hoover, Congress, and political campaigns. The "Speaking of Football" section provides humorous predictions about college football season, suggesting coaches will develop new publicity tactics and that night games may become standard. The bottom photograph shows what appears to be a domestic scene, captioned "Broccoli is still pretty much of a novelty wit us," likely poking fun at unusual vegetables or modern eating habits.