The Wasp — 1881 — page 474: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **text-based satire with no visible cartoon illustrations**. The content consists of three opinion pieces: 1. **"Prattle"** - A column attacking Mr. Snelbaker's involvement with the "Standard Theatre," criticizing it as a disreputable "blackguards and harlots" show featuring vulgar entertainment. The writer argues Snelbaker lacks credibility to manage such establishments. 2. A piece criticizing **sensationalist journalism** and a woman's "gaudy" fashion choices, attacking both the "male monster of journalism" and the woman's appearance. 3. Commentary on **the Examiner newspaper** and its proprietor, criticizing coverage of a hotel matter and claiming political bias toward rivals. The satire targets local San Francisco figures, publications, and social morality standards of the era through sharp editorial critique rather than visual caricature.