The Wasp — 1895 — page 256: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts a chaotic street scene outside a bank during what appears to be a financial crisis or bank run. The main scene shows crowds and activity outside the bank building, while the foreground features caricatured figures with exaggerated features (appearing to wear horns or devil-like attributes) labeled as reporters or journalists. The caption references "No Storm" and mentions "serious denunciation of things in general, but No One Pays the Slightest Heed Except the Reporters," suggesting criticism of media sensationalism during economic turmoil. The devils likely represent press figures exploiting the financial panic for stories. The contrast between public chaos and reporters' eager coverage satirizes how journalists profited from—or amplified—public financial anxiety. The specific bank or economic event referenced remains unclear without additional context.