The Wasp — 1881 — page 379: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* contains three satirical columns rather than visual cartoons: 1. **"Green-Room Slang"** - Critiques theatrical jargon and acting terminology, mocking how actors use specialized vocabulary to distinguish themselves as professionals while often employing pretentious or absurd expressions. 2. **"Girls with Moustaches"** - A medical commentary on female facial hair growth, discussing causes and treatments. The satire targets both medical practitioners offering dubious remedies and societal beauty standards. 3. **"Follies by Various Fools"** - A collection of brief anecdotes ridiculing human folly, including marital disputes, theft, and poor decision-making among various social classes. The humor relies on social observation and mockery of contemporary manners rather than visual caricature.