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Ahh, Valentine's Day... A "holiday" that strikes fear in the hearts of the newly coupled, worried that their gift-giving and grand romantic gestures might not live up to the great expectations foisted upon us from Hallmark and countless RomComs.
It's also a day for singles to celebrate themselves, their friends and family, and maybe thumb their nose at society's pressure to be part of a couple come each fourteenth of February. (Hint: singles don't need a significant other to be able to celebrate how awesome they are!)
These cartoons - originally published in the Washington Post as part of the widely-syndicated Carolyn Hax advice column - point out how complicated people and relationships are, and how sometimes you just have to shake your head and laugh.
The artist, Nick Galifianakis, has been drawing his comic "Nick and Zuzu" for the Washington Post for over twenty years. The fact that Carolyn Hax is his ex-wife - and that they continue to work together as happily divorced colleagues - adds more than just a little irony to the work of this "relationship cartoonist".
Nick has a book of his work available in print: "If You Loved Me, You'd Think This Was Cute: Uncomfortably True Cartoons About You." The forward is written by his struggling actor cousin, Zach Galifianakis. The perfect gift for anyone with a sense of humor, or for that Ex without one!
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#1
Party Of One
Jilltdcatlady 5 years ago
I know, right. How Dare she flaunt her carefree attitude and boundless joy in such a public setting. (lucky b***h)
#2
Amen!
Bizzy Marie 5 years ago
I'm struggling with this so much with my new relationship. This hit home
#3
Signs Everywhere
#5
But I’m Different
#7
The Hand-Me-Down
#9
Setting The Bar
#10
Familiarity
#11
A2 + B2 = Jerk2
Lyrica Silvan 5 years ago
I mean, if you're losing either way, might as well be honest about it.
#13
The Keeper
#14
The Drag
#15
Get That Cross-Stitched On A Pillow
#16
Tick-Tock...
Gracie Mae 5 years ago
had to laugh at this one--experience has taught me that the person i start dating lasts only about 3 months before the REAL person behind the facade begins to emerge. it can be good, it can be bad...it's all what you make of it
#18
The Future Viral Video
#19
Separation
#21
The Bestseller
Pamula Furness 5 years ago
Now this one I LOVE! They're all fantastic cartoons, please, give us more!
#22
The Realist
#23
The Close Call
Arie Likes Coffee.... 5 years ago
It's not true love until you survive the roaches-and-ramen period.
#24
Never A Second Date
Johnny 5 years ago
I found the opposite - if you're not feeling the chemistry after the first date, you never will, don't waste time waiting for it to happen no matter how "perfect" that person seems on paper. When I met my future wife for the first time (not on a date), I felt the chemistry immediately and by the time we had our first date, I knew I wanted to marry her.
#25
The Low Bar
#26
The Anti-Romantic
#27
Compliment Fail
#29
Someone For Everyone
Crouching_Penn_Hidden_Teller@yahoo.com 5 years ago
there is not someone for everyone. I'm convinced of it.
#30
Settling
#31
Cheating?
#32
What’s The Secret Word...?
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What do you think ?
fakepanda 5 years ago
Can someone please make one that actually celebrates singleness without actually downing relationships?!
Kathleen 5 years ago
I agree!! I did think the one where the waiter wants to relocate the single lady for looking "too content" hits the mark some.
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Roger Haywood 5 years ago (edited)
The only problem I see here, is that this seems to make men out as the bad guy in all this. No offence, but women can equally horrid, if not more so. Just saying.
Sebastian Melmoth 5 years ago
Killer cartoons...the artwork, narrative...the whole thing, is incredible. The style is reminiscent of Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes; high praise indeed! More please!
Naima Ivansdóttir 5 years ago
100% agreed, and i think the author's got blue hair so i definitely root for her ;D
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Shaun Obanion 5 years ago
These are pretty dark, but I must say... I can't think if characters that I've ever seen that looked like this before. All of them, to me, are wholly original. Really fantastic work!
Nicky OldfieldDesciple 5 years ago
Having read all these I am so glad I am happily single and will always remain so. Who needs the pain heartache and inconvenience of dating.
Sage Jay 5 years ago
My girlfriend and I broke up, it was better for her mental health and she said, I quote, "just not feeling it anymore". I love her so much but we're best friends still and it's going fine. I suddenly have an urge to sleep with a bunch of girls to get rid of the pain. Nah..
Tracy Lee (Post author) 5 years ago
As someone else mentioned - you can also follow Nick's cartoons at GoComics: https://www.gocomics.com/nick-and-zuzu
fakepanda 5 years ago
Can someone please make one that actually celebrates singleness without actually downing relationships?!
Kathleen 5 years ago
I agree!! I did think the one where the waiter wants to relocate the single lady for looking "too content" hits the mark some.
Load More Replies... Roger Haywood 5 years ago (edited)
The only problem I see here, is that this seems to make men out as the bad guy in all this. No offence, but women can equally horrid, if not more so. Just saying.
Sebastian Melmoth 5 years ago
Killer cartoons...the artwork, narrative...the whole thing, is incredible. The style is reminiscent of Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes; high praise indeed! More please!
Naima Ivansdóttir 5 years ago
100% agreed, and i think the author's got blue hair so i definitely root for her ;D
Load More Replies... Shaun Obanion 5 years ago
These are pretty dark, but I must say... I can't think if characters that I've ever seen that looked like this before. All of them, to me, are wholly original. Really fantastic work!
Nicky OldfieldDesciple 5 years ago
Having read all these I am so glad I am happily single and will always remain so. Who needs the pain heartache and inconvenience of dating.
Sage Jay 5 years ago
My girlfriend and I broke up, it was better for her mental health and she said, I quote, "just not feeling it anymore". I love her so much but we're best friends still and it's going fine. I suddenly have an urge to sleep with a bunch of girls to get rid of the pain. Nah..
Tracy Lee (Post author) 5 years ago
As someone else mentioned - you can also follow Nick's cartoons at GoComics: https://www.gocomics.com/nick-and-zuzu
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