This cartoon from my archives printed in The Sun on January 18th 2000, captures a scene many people will recognise – a visit to the local garden centre. A woman is looking at a display of garden gnomes, while her friend stands beside her.
With a touch of sarcasm and dry humour, she remarks, “Why would I want a totally useless little man hanging around the garden, when I’ve already married one!”
The joke works beautifully because it plays on the stereotype of the “lazy husband” – a light-hearted exaggeration that many couples can laugh about.
By comparing a garden gnome to her husband, the woman delivers a punchline that’s both cheeky and instantly relatable. It’s that blend of truth and wit that makes cartoons like this so popular – taking an everyday situation and giving it a humorous twist.
Like much of my work, this cartoon combines gentle domestic humour with a touch of irony, reminding us that even the simplest moments – like shopping for garden ornaments – can reveal plenty about human relationships.
A fun gift idea for gardeners or couples with a good sense of humour, it’s one of those cartoons that always raises a smile.
This cartoon is available on a mug from my Zazzle store >>
If you enjoyed this one, you might also like “Police Training School” – a cartoon taking a fun look at police training.
2 comments:
hi nige, may i be the first to welcome you to the blogosphere! great gag.
Why thanks, Wilbur. Fancy you finding this so fast! This blog is going to be a great way for me to recycle all my old published gags.
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