The Mechanical Peril

“The Mechanical Peril,” Life, 1924:

“Do you write?” “No! I use a typewriter.”
“Do you sing?” “No! I use a phonograph.”
“Do you play any musical instrument?” “No! I use a pianola.”
“Do you sew?” “No! I use a sewing machine.”
“Do you draw?” “No! I use a kodak.”
“Do you walk?” “No! I use a motor, the subway, a surface car, or the train.”
“Do you see?” “No! I wear glasses.”
“Do you digest?” “No! I use digestives.”
“Do you sleep?” “No! I use narcotics.”
“Do you breathe?” “No! I use a pulmoter.”