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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
1 year ago

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

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Sharon
Sharon
1 year 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
1 year ago

Same.

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DebM
DebM
1 year ago

😂😂😂

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Neal Leibowitz
Neal Leibowitz
1 year ago

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

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Laura S
Laura S
1 year 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
1 year ago
Reply to  Neal Leibowitz

🙂

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Anne Watkins
Anne Watkins
1 year ago

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

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ecm
ecm
1 year ago
Reply to  Anne Watkins

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

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Don
Don
1 year ago

I have the SAME problem!!!

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Debby
Debby
1 year ago

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

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Andy
Andy
1 year ago

<3

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Debfrombrooklyn
Debfrombrooklyn
1 year ago

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

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Kathy
Kathy
1 year ago

Or a teen because of the guitar!

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Stacey
Stacey
1 year ago

So Gary through and through. Love it!!

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David
David
1 year 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
1 year ago

✋

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Sandra Polsak
Sandra Polsak
1 year ago

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

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susiqw
susiqw
1 year ago

❤️

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Deb
Deb
1 year ago

Great!

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Eljay
Eljay
1 year ago

hahaha. Same. So relatable.

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Stefan R. Capan
Stefan R. Capan
1 year 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
1 year 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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