The Wasp — 1889 — page 100: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts men with human heads and bird bodies in water, seemingly vulnerable prey. The title "Hunt for Easy Game" suggests these figures represent politicians or public figures being pursued or exploited. The figures appear labeled (though specific names are difficult to read clearly in this reproduction), and the bird-body imagery likely mocks them as easy targets or foolish characters. The wasp flying overhead connects to *The Wasp* magazine's satirical mission. Without clearer label visibility or additional context about the publication date, I cannot definitively identify the specific politicians or political moment being satirized. The cartoon likely critiques political opportunism, corruption, or the vulnerability of certain public figures to attack or manipulation.