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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Who’s fooled?? Frustrated, often. Charmed, definitely. But fooled? Nope. 🙂
OMG you’re too funny! I just got a Bluey mug for my birthday and I couldn’t be happier.
Same.
😂😂😂
I can relate. People often mistake me for a Buick because of my ass.
You made me spit-take my coffee! (Worth the clean-up for the laugh!)
🙂
Big grown up word – Lest! That’s a tell, right there.
Aye, ’tis one not oft seen round our midst ere now.
I have the SAME problem!!!
Certain family members who shall remain unnamed have the same problem.
<3
This is very funny to me. I laughed! Thank you Gary.
Or a teen because of the guitar!
So Gary through and through. Love it!!
Be patient, you’ll be an adult some day. It’s my goal for the next 20 years.
✋
I can’t think of anything better to wish for someone….
❤️
Great!
hahaha. Same. So relatable.
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…
My ID says I’m 60, buy I’m really a mature 11-year old, myself. Thanks, Gary. I feel seen….