Everything has an expiration date. Milk, rice, meat, cookies, beer, dreams... everything. Even most relationships are best enjoyed before a certain date. Canned stuff usually lasts a bit longer. It may even last a few years, but eventually, it too, will go bad. This is something Dagny and Hugo learned the hard way. Air oxidizes, bacteria grows, boredom settles in, goals change... It's a shame we don't have expiration-date labels to warn us when our relationships will start to spoil and rot. It would avoid a lot of heartbreak.
Although, it would probably take away some of the flavor, as well.
Although, it would probably take away some of the flavor, as well.
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ReplyDeleteGreat post, man. An expiration date label would certainly come in handy. Fierce illustration!
ReplyDeleteSome might want a label, to know. But I feel as thought it would be like knowing when you were going to die. I see the idea behind not taking the time you have left together for granted, but I think in any situation... people might still try to save it. ( or perhaps put it in the freezer thinking that will help it last longer )
ReplyDeleteNietzsche - it would, especially if all you want is to have some fun.
ReplyDeleteJessi - you're right. i actually thought about that same 'knowing our own death' comparison as i was posting. i added that last sentence because of it. still, some people would want to know anyway.
i also believe that people should try their hardest to save their relationships, but sometimes, it's not worth it. the hard part is how to know when it's worth saving and when it's not.
Funny illustration! ^^
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of equipment do you use?
Have a nice day! ^^
Great illustration! Unfortunately, it's kinda true what You wrote. Usually in relationships If everything goes wrong I know I should not extend the expiration date in order not to spoil the taste :D (that was good in a past times)
ReplyDeleteI cannot express enough how much I love this.
ReplyDeletePeople always look at me funny when I tell them I don't believe in love.
This picture sums up exactly why.
I. Love. It. So. Much.
Keagan - thanks. i just use normal gel pens (black & blue), a black marker pen and a sky blue pencil. i scan the drawing and use Office Picture Manager just to add contrast. pretty simple :)
ReplyDeleteJoanna - thanks. when it's good, it's so hard to let go that we end up making a mess of things.
PeaceLoveandSharpies - i believe in love, even if most of the times, it's only temporary. now, if you mean that everlasting blissful totally unselfish love... one can hope ;) thanks.
Unfortunately, "good" things seldom last forever... The "bad" things in our lives sometimes can affect us for the rest of our days...
ReplyDeleteand doubly so with relationships...
Most relationships eventually "fail" over lesser things ...minor quirks that one's "significant" other finds "annoying" over time they tend to focus on these little things that the other does that they find so annoying.. and in the process they loose sight of the things that loved about one another...
Seems to be "human nature"...
I have watched more than a few close relationships fall apart over time ... not like it just suddenly "happens"...they begin to do whatever the can to spend time away from each other...
And I am Not talking about major things like "cheating" or worse.. They begin to grow tired of the other person "Always" being "right there"... It is sad to see two people who once cared so very much for one another .. grow to "Hate" that same person ...
couples can start not only feeling hate for each other, but also repulsion. that's why i drew them vomiting.
ReplyDeletehowever, some couples do manage to stay together over the years. (it's not all bad) unfortunately, they're the minority.
And some "stick together" for the purpose of "necessity" only
ReplyDeleteYour drawings and stories are neat. I'm liking the concept of this blog.
ReplyDelete// Saw it when it came out and frankly, I don't remember much of it. Either way I must have found it shitty or my brain suffers from memory loss. Have to watch it over again, I guess.
Gabriel, you show a simple philosophy, accurate and real. Yes, you're right. I assume all your message, picture included.
ReplyDeleteHugs
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"Canned stuff usually lasts a bit longer." May be. But beer? No. Give it to me, i will show you... ;o)
ReplyDeletePS: you have post... ;o)
Dr. Theda - that's true. necessity is such an ugly reason to stay together, though.
ReplyDeleteVillfaren - thanks!
White - metaphors are fun. cheers!
Octa - haha! yeah, i know beer doesn't last long near you ;)
It's really sad how good things end so bad. Your post is quite poignant. Love it!
ReplyDeleteYou just placed a weird image on my mind of people walking through a super market isle, buying boy/girlfriends and their friends saying "Check the date"
ReplyDeleteElizabeth - it makes you ponder if the bad is worth the good. i think it is... most days. thanks.
ReplyDeleteTRGB - haha! that would actually make a cool illustration.
I agree with "Game blogger"... LOl
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the funny "mental image" of that one....
Interesting concept. Very deep. Love the illustration. Canned Passion Fruit made me laugh.
ReplyDeleteDr. Theda - it made me smile, too.
ReplyDeleteCountess - thanks. passion fruit seemed like a good choice ;)
Knowing the end would take away so much of the excitement, you probably wouldn't even want to start.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea with the canned fruit.
Nice! Siiiiiiiiim!
ReplyDeleteJay - it would probably make things 'meh'.
ReplyDeleteUlisses - cheers!
The end of a relationship is never an easy thing to swallow, but I still wouldn't want to know beforehand. Love the drawing!
ReplyDeleteYes, it would definately take away much of the flavor!
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to relationship I think it's best living in the presence. If you worry too much about what bad things could happen in the future you unnecessarily stress yourself. It is the same as if every human would think about death every day of their life.