Captain Billy's Whiz Bang #21 — page 26: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains satirical commentary on 1920s Havana, Cuba—not a cartoon. The author criticizes Cuban society's contradictions: despite declaring financial crisis, Cubans spend lavishly on carnivals (witnessed throwing away $75,000), gambling, and dancing rather than paying debts or addressing economic hardship. The piece mocks Havana's carnival as inferior to European versions (Nice, Venice), describing it as merely a "fashion show" lacking spontaneity. The author also disparages Cuban youth as "dissipated," criticizing their public behavior—strutting on plazas, staring, and accosting women disrespectfully. The satire targets perceived moral hypocrisy and fiscal irresponsibility during economic crisis, reflecting American attitudes toward Cuban culture and economics of that era.