This cartoon of mine, published in The Sun on April 19th, 2001, takes a darkly funny look at the famous television quiz show The Weakest Link.
It shows the aftermath of a chaotic moment in the studio, with host Anne Robinson and several contestants lying unconscious on the floor.
A detective and police officer stand over the scene, trying to make sense of what has happened.
A member of the audience is giving an account of what has happened via the caption, "..and then this REALLY rude woman said "you are the weakest link - goodbye", and it all kicked off!"
The joke centres on one contestant who has clearly taken Anne’s catchphrase – “You are the weakest link… goodbye!” – rather too literally. Instead of simply leaving the game, it seems they decided to make a rather dramatic exit for everyone else as well!
It’s a playful exaggeration of how seriously some people take losing on television, turning a familiar phrase from light entertainment into a crime scene gag.
This black and white cartoon captures that mix of satire and slapstick that often runs through my work, drawing humour from familiar TV moments and twisting them in unexpected ways.
It’s one of those ideas that came from thinking, “What if someone actually did take that phrase literally?” – and the result is a visual punchline that fans of British television will instantly recognise.
For more light-hearted moments, take a look at “Dog Playing Computer Games” or the classic “Living Life to the Full – One of My Relate Gags”.
You can see more of my cartoons, covering everyday humour, at www.nigelsutherland.co.uk.
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