Below is one of my cartoons that was originally printed in The Sun newspaper on 15th June, 2001. It is set in a police station, where a woman is speaking to an officer at a desk marked “MISSING PERSONS”.
She explains: “It’s not that he’s missing which bothers me – it’s the fact he can’t see how happy it’s made me.”
The humour comes from the sudden twist in her words. Instead of expressing worry or concern, she reveals that her partner’s absence has actually brought her relief and happiness.
That unexpected reversal is what gives the cartoon its comic punch.
The gag works because it takes a situation that’s usually treated very seriously and flips it upside down with an irreverent remark.
It plays on the idea of strained relationships, where one person might secretly enjoy a break from the other, but exaggerates it in a way that’s sharp, cheeky and instantly funny.
It’s this clash between official seriousness and private humour that makes the cartoon memorable.
Thanks for visiting my cartoon page! For another dose of humour, check out “Driving Lessons” or “Loose Chippings – Not Seen as a Warning”.
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