This cartoon takes a playful look at two familiar expressions – “beauty is only skin deep” and “thick-skinned.”
It shows a man lounging comfortably in his armchair while a woman stands nearby, listening as he declares, “Well, if I’m thick skinned, and beauty’s skin deep – that makes me pretty damn attractive.”
The humour lies in his confident – though rather flawed – logic. By combining the literal meanings of the two sayings, he manages to turn what might be a less-than-flattering trait into a compliment to himself.
It’s a fun example of how twisting idioms can lead to unexpected and amusing results.
It’s a light, conversational cartoon that captures everyday wit and wordplay – the kind of cheeky remark you could almost imagine being said in real life.
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This cartoon plays on the classic theme of sudden fortune and how it can change people’s lives – sometimes quite dramatically.
It shows a man sitting comfortably in his armchair, reading a newspaper, while behind him his wife is quietly leaving through the front door, carrying two suitcases.
Unaware of what’s happening, the man asks, “Do you think your big lottery win’s going to change your life at all, dear?”
The humour lies in his complete obliviousness to the fact that her life is already changing – and in a very immediate way.
It’s a simple scene, but one that captures a lot of character and irony in a single frame.
The cartoon gently pokes fun at communication (or the lack of it) in relationships, and at how winning the lottery can reveal different priorities altogether!
This cartoon takes a humorous look at relationships and expectations within marriage.
It depicts a man named Kevin kneeling before a woman, clearly in the act of proposing.
However, her unimpressed expression sets the tone for the punchline as she replies, “It’s WIFE, Kevin – not housekeeper.”
The joke works on the idea that some men may have outdated or unrealistic views about married life, expecting their partner to take on domestic duties without question.
The humour lies in the woman’s sharp and witty correction, which turns the situation on its head and adds a touch of realism to the romantic scene.
It’s a light-hearted reminder that mutual respect and partnership are far more important than traditional roles – all delivered with a gentle dose of everyday comedy.
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One of my cartoons, first published in The Sun - 18th May, 2002, and signed under my pen name NIGE, is set during a wedding ceremony in a traditional church.
The priest stands with a book of vows in hand, while the bride and groom face him at the altar.
When asked the familiar question, “Do you take this woman…”, the groom looks confused and interrupts with: “DO I TAKE THIS WOMAN WHERE?”
The humour comes from his literal misunderstanding of the phrase, turning a solemn tradition into a playful misinterpretation.
The cartoon works because everyone knows the wording of a wedding vow, and the punchline disrupts that rhythm in a way that’s instantly funny.
The groom’s puzzled expression alongside the bride’s exasperated reaction captures the clash between ceremony and comedy.
It’s a light-hearted reminder that even at the most serious moments, language can trip us up — and that’s what makes the cartoon so effective.
