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The flies got wise
The flies got wise. Illustration shows a large spider labeled Flim Flam Finance with a disgruntled look on its face, sitting on a cobweb labeled Wall Street, looking at a bunch of flies labeled The Public hovering just beyond the cobweb, mocking the spider. Date 1913 January 22. The flies got wise. Illustration shows a large spider labeled Flim Flam Finance with a disgruntled look on its face, sitting on a cobweb labeled Wall Street, looking at a bunch of flies labeled The Public hovering just beyond the cobweb, mocking the spider. Date 1913 January 22
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The Wise Flies - A Satirical Take on Wall Street and the Public, 1913
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This political cartoon, published on January 22, 1913, in Puck magazine, offers a witty commentary on the relationship between Wall Street and the public. The illustration depicts a disgruntled spider named Flim Flam Finance, sitting on a cobweb labeled Wall Street, casting a scowl towards a group of flies labeled The Public. The flies are mockingly hovering just beyond the cobweb, seemingly aware of the manipulations of the financial world. The spider, symbolizing the financial elite, represents the manipulative and deceitful nature of Wall Street during this era. Its displeased expression highlights the frustration felt towards the increasing awareness and skepticism of the general public. The flies, symbolizing the public, are shown as wise and aware, no longer falling prey to the schemes of the financial world. This cartoon was published during a time of significant change in the financial landscape, with the creation of the Federal Reserve System and the implementation of the Sixteenth Amendment, which allowed for a federal income tax. The public's growing awareness and involvement in financial matters led to increased scrutiny and regulation of the financial industry, a trend that continues to this day. The use of animals as symbols in this political cartoon adds an element of whimsy and makes the commentary on the financial world more accessible and relatable to the general public. This illustration serves as a reminder of the importance of public awareness and involvement in financial matters, even over a century later.
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