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An Upper West Sider’s Dilemma

February 9, 2025 | 6:05 AM
in ABSURDITY, ART, COLUMNS
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By Gary Martin.

Lest anyone be confused…

My gray beard, my wrinkled brow, and my balding head do not signify wisdom, insight, or maturity.

They just help me fool the rest of you into thinking I’m a grown-up.

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Gary B. Martin is an illustrator and animator who has lived on the Upper West Side for more than 30 years. His illustrations appear in the Rag on Sundays, chronicling life in the neighborhood, New York City, and the Universe. See them all here. For a broader range of Gary’s work, including animations and other motion graphics, please visit www.martoons.com

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nancy
nancy
10 months ago

Who’s fooled?? Frustrated, often. Charmed, definitely. But fooled? Nope. 🙂

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Sharon
Sharon
10 months ago

OMG you’re too funny! I just got a Bluey mug for my birthday and I couldn’t be happier.

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Peter Birkenhead
Peter Birkenhead
10 months ago

Same.

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DebM
DebM
10 months ago

😂😂😂

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Neal Leibowitz
Neal Leibowitz
10 months ago

I can relate. People often mistake me for a Buick because of my ass.

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Laura S
Laura S
10 months ago
Reply to  Neal Leibowitz

You made me spit-take my coffee! (Worth the clean-up for the laugh!)

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nancy
nancy
10 months ago
Reply to  Neal Leibowitz

🙂

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Anne Watkins
Anne Watkins
10 months ago

Big grown up word – Lest! That’s a tell, right there.

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ecm
ecm
10 months ago
Reply to  Anne Watkins

Aye, ’tis one not oft seen round our midst ere now.

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Don
Don
10 months ago

I have the SAME problem!!!

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Debby
Debby
10 months ago

Certain family members who shall remain unnamed have the same problem.

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Andy
Andy
10 months ago

<3

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Debfrombrooklyn
Debfrombrooklyn
10 months ago

This is very funny to me. I laughed! Thank you Gary.

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Kathy
Kathy
10 months ago

Or a teen because of the guitar!

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Stacey
Stacey
10 months ago

So Gary through and through. Love it!!

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David
David
10 months ago

Be patient, you’ll be an adult some day. It’s my goal for the next 20 years.

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David
David
10 months ago

✋

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Sandra Polsak
Sandra Polsak
10 months ago

I can’t think of anything better to wish for someone….

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susiqw
susiqw
10 months ago

❤️

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Deb
Deb
10 months ago

Great!

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Eljay
Eljay
9 months ago

hahaha. Same. So relatable.

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Stefan R. Capan
Stefan R. Capan
9 months ago

Being an adult has nothing to do with age, or looks, as perceived by others, but with behavior. I ought to know, as I only have the age part down pat so far, albeit in my final hours @72, but I am working on it. Please give me time…

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Joe Chiplock
Joe Chiplock
9 months ago

My ID says I’m 60, buy I’m really a mature 11-year old, myself. Thanks, Gary. I feel seen….

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