The Wasp — 1894 — page 200: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical cartoon titled "Banquet: Democratic Leaders to an Enjoyable Feast." It depicts well-dressed men in formal attire at a celebratory dinner, wearing decorative medals and ribbons, toasting with drinks. The central focus is a roasted crow served on a platter—a visual pun representing something unpalatable they're forced to consume. The caption suggests the Democratic leadership is being mocked for compromising their principles or accepting defeat while maintaining false celebration. The "crow" symbolizes eating humble pie or swallowing something distasteful. The text references disregarding principles and accepting unexpected poor outcomes. Without identifying specific individuals, the cartoon satirizes party leadership for hypocrisy—publicly celebrating while internally accepting disappointing political results or broken campaign promises.