By Gary Martin
You’re never too old to learn something new you didn’t know you needed to know.
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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
Editor’s note: The above is an illustration of a popular meme.
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Thanks, Gary. It could also be Cava worry or Prosecco concern!
Too true! lol
I love this cartoon! And the look on the guy’s face — both exasperated from hearing her over explain something he didn’t need to know combined with longing for that champagne (or is it sparkling wine??) just out of reach! Beautiful.
Also — are they sitting at Buceo 95? 🙂
So good, Gary!! Made me laugh out loud.
Can I have that Sparkling Anxiety served in a Rosé colored glass?
I’m beginning to enjoy Sundays thanks to you, Gary.
very clever Sharon!
So happy to know the fine differences in my general depression about events. Maybe Orange one can put tariffs on both!
President Trump lives in your head rent free. All day everyday.
Very funny! I love it and you. Looking forward to next week’s cartoon. They keep me grounded. ❤️
👍👍🤣😂 just love it! Look forward to my belly laugh 🤭. Keep them coming, Gary!
Delicious! One of your very best.
Cheers, Gary!
This one I did not get 🤪
The joke alludes to Trump’s tariff threat of 200 percent on European alcohol, including champagne and his claim that “This will be great for the Wine and Champagne businesses in the U.S.” “Champagne” is a protected name/appellation and only comes from the Champagne region in France, so there is no U.S champagne business to boost. Meanwhile, the intellectuals in the bar debate terminology, while the nation faces existential threats.
It’s a joke referencing Champagne and the pretensions that go with it. (slyly pictured in the corner of the bar.) Sparkling wines from other regions in France (not Champagne region) or other countries cannot technically be called “champagne” — must be called “sparkling wines.” It’s bad enough the character has anxiety, but to be lectured about what it can be called is too much!
This literally made me laugh out loud. Thanks for turning ongoing dread into at least a moment of laughter, Gary!
I’ll have some!
I love it! So perfect!!
I love this one.
I’d like some, no matter where it comes from!
Thanks, Gary Martin. Or should we all say, “merci beacoup, Monsieur Martin?” But you are correct!
hahahahaha!!!
If I order a case of the sparkling anxiety, do I get a discount?
Ha! Made me laugh!
I mean that’s just very VERY funny!
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another good one gary, keep ‘em coming!
Very clever , LOL
Hahaha!!
Thanks Gary! You are great and always give me a thoughtful chuckle.