Life — May 10, 1929 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Life Magazine Cover, May 10, 1929 This cover illustration by Strothmann depicts various dogs with the caption: "BULL: The more I see of dogs the better I like men." The cartoon is a misanthropic joke inverting the common saying "the more I see of men, the better I like dogs." Various dog breeds and sizes are shown—some groomed and dressed (one wearing a bow), others plain—suggesting that even diverse humanity pales in comparison to canine virtue. The humor relies on cynicism about human nature, a common satirical theme in 1920s publications. The artist presents dogs as superior to people in character and behavior, a gentle jab at contemporary society rather than commentary on specific events or figures. It's essentially a "dogs are better than humans" gag rendered in period cartoon style.