The Wasp — 1895 — page 547: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts two men in formal dress on a city street. One wears a top hat and appears to be whispering advice to the other. The caption reads: "Gayboy—Oh, come 'long, let'sh have anuzer. / Dr Tanque—No, let'sh go home while we're sober." The satire targets alcohol consumption and peer pressure. "Gayboy" urges continued drinking while "Dr Tanque" advocates restraint and sobriety. The cartoon mocks the common social dynamic where one person encourages excess while another counsels moderation—suggesting that prudent advice often loses out to temptation. The page is primarily filled with period advertisements for tailors, soap, bicycles, tea, and hotels, typical of *The Wasp* magazine's revenue model.