Blonde jokes—who hasn’t heard one at least once in their life? They’re as common as jokes about Belgians (sorry!) and religion. This hair color has given rise to many prejudices. For several years now, the most hilarious of these have been compiled in a comic strip called “Les Blondes” (The Blondes). Its success is such that the volumes have multiplied very quickly.
Everything you need to know about the comic book series “Les Blondes”
The comic book series “Les Blondes” (The Blondes) is the work of the author known by the pseudonyms Gaby or Gérard Guéro, with illustrations by Dzack or Christian Paty and colors by Yoann Guillo. These are all well-known names in the French comics scene. It tells the tumultuous story of Vanessa and her friends: Ophélie, Kim, Chloé, Anne, and Amandine. Vanessa is a young woman who is pretty on the surface, but very “dim.” She perfectly embodies all the stereotypes about blondes. Wikipedia provides an overview of each character’s personality.
The comic book series “Les Blondes” (The Blondes) was launched in 2005 with Volume 1. Volumes 2 and 3 were released the same year. Starting in 2006, the albums adopted more personalized titles. 2007 saw two books published, but it was in 2009 and 2011 that three books were released in the same year, just like in 2005. In total, there are currently 22 books available in this comic series. Including special editions, there are 34 books in total, as there were 12 special editions up to 2015. So, since 2005, Gaby hasn’t missed a single year in publishing a new book.
Blondes, everyone loves them
Gaby and her team have managed to produce one of the best-selling satirical comics of the century. Their humor is normally aimed at readers over 12 and initially at a younger audience, but nowadays, even older people love reading this comic or watching an episode of “Les Blondes” (The Blondes). Vanessa and her friends never fail to make their readers and viewers laugh until they cry. “Les Blondes” has even been available on iPhones since 2009. And it’s not just the French who are crazy about it.
Mini Blondes, the sequel for younger viewers
It’s perfectly normal to ensure a smooth transition with a new generation of Vanessas. That’s what *Les Mini Blondes* has done. There’s no shortage of gags in this comic strip, released in 2010. Dzack and Gaby remain the masterminds behind this series aimed at children under 12.
Why target blondes more specifically?
Blondes have always been a target of ridicule. In fact, it was the Quebecois who first laughed at blondes. In their view, “blonde” didn’t refer to hair color, but to women in general. This was a way for men to try to prove their worth by denigrating the opposite sex, considered less intelligent.
Blondes is a book recommended for everyone. These comic strips are hilarious. The relentless Vanessa and her friends make almost everyone laugh, except perhaps blondes themselves, who sometimes find the jokes borderline vulgar or too offensive. In any case, even those who don’t like to read can’t help but follow the animated series on TV or online.