The Wasp — 1892 — page 441: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains several satirical pieces about early 20th-century American politics and social commentary rather than a single unified cartoon. **"Caught on the Fly"** mocks a wealthy supporter of an election candidate who hypocritically lectures workers about dignity while displaying arrogant behavior himself—satirizing elite political hypocrisy. **"A Modern Cupid"** humorously depicts a baby-like figure (possibly representing romantic desire) being played with by "Auntie" and "Harry," with the joke apparently being about romantic rivalry or manipulation. **"The Politician"** is a poem by "The Sucker" about someone's failed political campaign, expressing bitterness about vote-getting and public ingratitude—typical Wasp cynicism toward politicians. The page also includes commentary on other political and social topics common to the period's satirical journalism.