The Wasp — 1892 — page 389: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and satirical dialogue sketches** rather than political cartoons. The left column contains several brief humorous dialogues mocking pretentious behavior: - **"Made Him Think of Shakespeare"**: A restaurant patron boasts about Shakespeare quotes on menus, suggesting affected sophistication - **"Maiden Innocence"**: A girl misunderstands slang ("N.G." = "nice girl") - **"The Waiter's Impudence"**: A server's crude response to a customer - **"The Hint Direct"** and **"Infantile Curiosity"**: Brief comedic exchanges These sketches satirize **social pretension, miscommunication, and class interactions** typical of Gilded Age humor. The right side features period **patent medicine and product advertisements** (Woodbury's Facial Soap, Ely's Cream Balm, etc.)—standard magazine revenue. There is **no significant political content** on this page. It's representative of *The Wasp*'s mix of social satire and commercial advertising.