The Wasp — 1892 — page 252: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts a man reclining dramatically on furniture, apparently sleeping or daydreaming. The text references "prize-fights and horse-races" and mentions "Ben Harrison" and the "White House," suggesting the cartoon criticizes someone (likely a political figure) for neglecting important duties due to distraction with entertainment and sports. The sketches pinned on the wall behind—showing bicycles, boats, animals, and racing scenes—reinforce this theme of frivolous diversions. The figure appears to be a caricature meant to mock inattention to presidential responsibilities during the Harrison administration era. The title "Wake Up" serves as the satirical call-to-action, urging the depicted figure to abandon leisure pursuits and focus on governance.