Life — August 1933 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of "Predictions for the Lazy Month of August" This is a satirical calendar of August predictions, typical of Life magazine's humor format. Each day contains a brief joke or prediction about current events and public figures from the era. Key references include: - **J.P. Morgan** (appearing multiple times) – the wealthy banker, frequent target of satire - **FDR** and his administration's policies - **Hitler** and Nazi Germany (referenced Aug. 29-30) - **The League of Nations** (Aug. 19) - **Chicago politics and police** - Various political/economic issues of the 1930s The humor relies on readers' familiarity with contemporary news. The cartoons mock politicians, wealthy industrialists, international affairs, and social conditions. Without knowing the specific 1930s context, most predictions now read as obscure historical references rather than biting satire.