The Wasp — 1889 — page 50: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon satirizes legislative incompetence or corruption. The setting is labeled "LEGISLATURE," showing the legislative chamber in the background while the foreground depicts chaos and disorder. The central image features men in suits engaged in apparent struggle or commotion around a table with a large dome-shaped object (possibly representing a legislative body or bill). Two figures are prostrate on the floor, suggesting they've been "sacked" (fired/dismissed) or defeated. The title "Where's the 'Sack'?" appears to be a pun questioning where accountability or dismissals are occurring—implying legislators deserve to lose their positions but aren't being removed. The cartoon mocks legislative dysfunction, possibly corruption or incompetence, with visual language suggesting chaos and failure rather than orderly governance. The artist is credited as "Waiter" (visible signature).