Life — May 1933 — page 5: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Page Analysis This page contains a poem titled "Lose It, Please" by Berton Braley on the left, which critiques women's use of cosmetics and makeup—particularly "glamor" products that create artificial appearances. The satirical verse mocks the theatrical application of makeup ("werdily artistic") and compares women's behavior to mythical creatures ("turns on vague, Cheshire / Cat smiles"). The right side is a full-page advertisement for the North German Lloyd shipping line, promoting cabin accommodations on ships traveling between Germany and England/France/Ireland. The decorative border features whimsical illustrations of passengers enjoying leisure activities. Together, these represent typical Life magazine content: social satire about consumer culture paired with luxury advertising—ironically juxtaposing critique of women's artificiality with high-end commercial appeals.