The Wasp — 1889 — page 110: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains several short satirical pieces and poems rather than traditional political cartoons. The content includes: **"Why They Got Dirty"** — A poem by Mabel Earl satirizing God's creation, suggesting humanity would be "better" if made from trees and flowers rather than dust. **"It Was in Boston"** — A dialogue where a young girl describes sexual harassment by an older boy, which a banker dismisses as normal male behavior. The satire critiques wealthy men's casual acceptance of such misconduct. **"Sheer Kindness"** — A brief dialogue mocking social pretense about etiquette and speaking only platitudes. **"An Australian Epic"** — A humorous poem celebrating baseball, likely reflecting American cultural interests. The page satirizes class attitudes, gender relations, and social hypocrisy typical of early 20th-century American humor magazines.