The Wasp — 1891 — page 423: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon satirizes the "Doodle Team"—two men in shirts labeled "DOODLE TEAM" who are rowing a boat. They appear to represent political or civic leaders being scrutinized by "Public Opinion" (shown as a large sphere on the right). The boat contains multiple bearded men observing from an enclosed box, likely representing political figures or judges watching the proceedings. A sign reading "Path for Murphy" appears in the background, suggesting this relates to a specific political figure or controversy (unclear without additional context). The cartoon criticizes how these leaders navigate public scrutiny—the "doodle team" metaphor suggests their efforts are frivolous or ineffective, while public opinion watches their every move. The elaborate boat structure implies bureaucratic complexity obscuring actual governance.