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The Martoonity Prayer

July 14, 2024 | 6:02 AM
in ABSURDITY, ART, COLUMNS
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By Gary Martin

“I like to riff off the larger zeitgeist of the world in my cartoons and make them personal. So this week, I am tapping into the national discussion/argument/ nightmare on aging. And because getting old(er) is not going away anytime soon, expect more in this series I’m now calling ‘Martoons Musings on Maturity’ — but don’t hold me to that title! (I welcome better suggestions in the comments…).”

Gary B. Martin is an illustrator and animator who has lived on the Upper West Side for over 30 years. His illustrations appear in the Rag on Sundays, chronicling life in the neighborhood, New York City, and the Universe.

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Nancy
Nancy
1 year ago

You’re right. Getting older(er) is not going away anytime soon. So in the meantime, here’s to the Martoonity Prayer!

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Ellen White
Ellen White
1 year ago

Hilarious! Thank you, Gary! ❤️

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Paul
Paul
1 year ago

*sigh* —ain’t it the truth.

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Neal
Neal
1 year ago

Good one Gary. YOU are in the Zeitgeist. Who knew?

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gmartin
gmartin
1 year ago
Reply to  Neal

thank you. what does zeitgeist mean again? 😉

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Anne Watkins
Anne Watkins
1 year ago

Eyesight may fail, but your insight increases. Way to go, Gary! Thanks.

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gmartin
gmartin
1 year ago
Reply to  Anne Watkins

This is so nice. Thank you.

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Nancy
Nancy
1 year ago
Reply to  Anne Watkins

agreed!

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Joanna
Joanna
1 year ago

I like to see G.B. Martin’s brain at work. I really look forward to these.

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gmartin
gmartin
1 year ago
Reply to  Joanna

that’s so nice of you. Thank you.

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LJR
LJR
1 year ago

Another one for the fridge! Love this guy!

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gmartin
gmartin
1 year ago
Reply to  LJR

thank you. i hope you have a large fridge!

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Andy B
Andy B
1 year ago

Love ‘em or leave ‘em Amen!

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David
David
1 year ago

Aging is not easy, it is certainly not pretty, but it beats the alternative. Go Gary!

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Waco Kid
Waco Kid
1 year ago

Ain’t it the truth!

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gmartin
gmartin
1 year ago
Reply to  Waco Kid

rev’nd!

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Neal Leibowitz
Neal Leibowitz
1 year ago

From here to Martoonity.

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Nancy
Nancy
1 year ago
Reply to  Neal Leibowitz

oh. I want to see THAT cartoon!

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gmartin
gmartin
1 year ago
Reply to  Nancy

Me too!

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Deb M
Deb M
1 year ago

Another winner! I see a Martoons collection in the making….

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Andrea Richard
Andrea Richard
1 year ago

Amen. What a beautiful and insightful cartoon!

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Sharon
Sharon
1 year ago

Always great to see Gary’s work! Keep them coming.

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Mia
Mia
1 year ago

Hahaha. Still fighting getting glasses over here. Good one.

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Joe Chiplock
Joe Chiplock
1 year ago

Thanks for helping me get in touch with true self. Though I lost a bet…I thought this weeks’ Martoon would focus on Bastille Day….

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Kathy
Kathy
1 year ago

Best Martoon yet!

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John Hoban
John Hoban
1 year ago

Gary, wisdom and wit together who knew!

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Alex
Alex
1 year ago

I’ll look at this when I find my reading glasses. Another great one, Gary!

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gmartin
gmartin
1 year ago
Reply to  Alex

Thank you. check to see if there may be a magnifying glass on your phone.

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Cork
Cork
1 year ago

Bringing this one to my retina specialist and will ask him to post alongside the eye chart.

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gmartin
gmartin
1 year ago
Reply to  Cork

LOL!

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Barbara
Barbara
1 year ago

Getting older is tough. But you are making me smile again with this one.

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Howie Cherpakov
Howie Cherpakov
1 year ago

Luckily, funny never gets old !

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Cindy
Cindy
1 year ago

I don’t know ~ I think I’m getting younger! Keep ’em comin’ Mr Martoon!

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Peg Callihan
Peg Callihan
1 year ago

Wow. You are da m funny my friend. We need you every day.♥️🎈♥️

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gmartin
gmartin
1 year ago
Reply to  Peg Callihan

‘every day?’ That’s too much work! But thank you for the sentiment.

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Bobbie D.
Bobbie D.
1 year ago

Love it!

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ERS
ERS
1 year ago

Love the cartoon, keep them coming!

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Meg Roberts
Meg Roberts
1 year ago

Hysterical!

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Laurie K
Laurie K
1 year ago

Finally seeing this one! Clearly I’m an avid Martoonist! And old so!!!!

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