The Wasp — 1876 — page 83: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains several satirical articles rather than political cartoons. The main pieces include: 1. **"Not Fit to Be Kissed"** - A humorous poem mocking sweet-talking men who avoid kissing women due to vanity about their appearance. 2. **"Hallelujah Cox"** - Satirizes Bro. Hallelujah Cox, a Methodist preacher and insurance agent in San Francisco, portraying him as hypocritical—mixing religious preaching with commercial ventures while neglecting actual charitable work. 3. **"Our People Socially and Morally"** - A social commentary criticizing San Francisco's citizens for materialism and moral inconsistency despite church attendance. 4. **"Caught Because of His Becoming an Honest Man"** - Discusses H.C. Bennett's arrest, suggesting his shift toward honesty made him vulnerable to prosecution by authorities. The page reflects *The Wasp's* satirical focus on exposing hypocrisy among San Francisco's business and religious establishments.