Life — September 28, 1922 — page 23: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts a rotund man in a straw hat and striped pants, straining visibly as he appears ready to explode from overindulgence or excess. He's clutching his midsection in distress while standing in a pastoral setting with other figures visible in the background. The title "At the Bursting Point" suggests satirical commentary on overconsumption or excess—likely economic, physical, or political. The exaggerated physique and visual strain convey the cartoon's message that someone or something has gone too far and is about to reach a breaking point. Without additional context or byline legibility, the specific target of the satire remains unclear, though the image clearly mocks excess and its inevitable consequences.