The Wasp — 1894 — page 274: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains satirical commentary on boxing and California politics circa the early 1900s. **Main Cartoon**: Shows a boxer labeled "MY OPINION OF MYSELF" standing triumphantly on a pedestal while other figures below mock or challenge him. This illustrates the text's discussion of James Corbett, a famous boxer, and his rivalry with Fitzsimmons. The satire mocks Corbett's apparent overconfidence about his fighting abilities. **Political References**: The page discusses Hon. S.G. Millard, a Republican lieutenant-governor candidate, and Senator George C. Perkins, praising their speeches at a Union League Republican Club meeting. **Satirical Point**: The boxing discussion serves as metaphor for competitive masculine achievement and ego. The cartoons mock inflated self-assessment—whether in boxing or politics—suggesting California's sporting and political figures are prone to overestimating their abilities and importance.