This cartoon from my archives shows a man in bed, diligently marking tallies on the wall, while the woman beside him looks on with a mix of surprise and disapproval.
It’s a humorous take on the idea of keeping track of “love conquests,” exaggerated for comedic effect.
The humour works on a simple, relatable premise: a private habit revealed in an unexpected way. It also plays with the familiar tension of relationships, where one partner’s quirks can bemuse or even alarm the other.
The tallies on the wall, combined with the man’s oblivious focus, create a scene that’s instantly funny without being mean-spirited.
Cartoons like this are a gentle reminder of how humour often comes from everyday situations – exaggerated just enough to make us chuckle.
It’s a playful nod to human foibles, where observation and timing are everything.
See more of my cartoons at www.nigelsutherland.co.uk
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