Life — May 4, 1922 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "The Die-hard" This cartoon satirizes stubborn resistance to change. The illustration shows two men in coats and hats confronting each other near horse-drawn vehicles on a city street. The caption reads: "Mark my words, gen'lemen, they'll come back to th' boss yit!" The "die-hard" figure appears to be someone clinging to outdated methods or technology—likely representing resistance to automobiles and modern transportation. His insistence that horse-drawn carriages will "come back" mocks those unable to accept inevitable progress. The accompanying text discusses artistic talent, originality, and finding one's unique style—suggesting the page's broader theme concerns adapting to modern ideas rather than recycling old conventions. The cartoon exemplifies Life magazine's satirical commentary on social and technological resistance.