The Wasp — 1895 — page 471: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page satirizes **Lord Sholto Douglas** through a character analysis sketch. The text describes analyzing Douglas's portrait to reveal his "true character"—claiming phrenological examination shows weakness in his cerebellum and moral regions, suggesting degeneracy and lack of magnetic force. The accompanying caricature by "Doc Levingston" depicts Douglas as a grotesque figure, emphasizing his physical features mockingly. Below, separate text discusses cyclists and urban road safety, advocating for better regulation and brake requirements on bicycles due to accidents and health hazards caused by reckless riders. The page combines personal political attack (Douglas) with social reform commentary (cycling safety), typical of The Wasp's satirical approach to public figures and civic issues.