The Wasp — 1892 — page 572: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical page mixes sports and betting commentary with social criticism. The central cartoon titled "Hall and Fitz in Great Demand" depicts two figures (Hall and Fitzgerald, apparently) inside a large sphere labeled "$40,000," surrounded by crowds—likely referencing their value or notoriety in some public controversy. "Bookmaker Schwartz Suspended" shows a tall bookie suspending a smaller man, satirizing the racing/gambling world. Other panels mock specific sports events: "Racing at the Bay District" and "The Football Game Was a Great Success" appear to be ironic commentary, with the beach scene showing chaotic behavior rather than organized sport. The scattered wasp imagery and surreal elements throughout suggest The Wasp's characteristic irreverent, absurdist approach to local San Francisco scandals and sporting culture.