One of my cartoons, from 8th February 2001, published in The Sun, shows a domestic scene with a man and a woman.
The man is standing, holding a jacket, while the woman is seated in an armchair.
He tells her he is going to the pub “to give your mouth a rest, my love,” implying she talks a lot. The humour comes from the playful exaggeration of everyday domestic life, turning a common stereotype into a witty one-line gag.
The cartoon works because it relies on timing and relatability. Many readers instantly recognise the dynamic of light-hearted bickering between couples, and the man’s cheeky excuse to escape creates an amusing contrast with the domestic setting.
It’s a simple, single-panel joke that lands immediately and brings a smile by highlighting human nature in a humorous way.
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