Now They Expect Me to Pay for This 1918

"Now They Expect Me to Pay for This" is a 1918 political cartoon by Clifford Kennedy Berryman depicting a German soldier crushed under the weight of rubble, including broken pillars and a sign reading "World Peace." The cartoonist, known for his depictions of Uncle Sam, uses this visual metaphor to comment on the financial burden Germany faced after the First World War. The use of classical architecture emphasizes the destruction of European culture. The caption reinforces the message, reflecting the widespread public opinion that Germany was responsible for the war's costs.