Rubes by Leigh Rubin for September 10, 2015

Hit him on the toe first, then when he grabs his toe, bam on the back of the head

There’s a more vulnerable spot than his toe just at shoulder height for her. He can complain about that being a flail after he’s helpless on the ground.

Really, Kenseiden… a moron?

In popular culture, the mace, morningstar and flail are often confused.Many experts think that type of flail didn’t even really exist as a weapon…it mostly shows up later, in fantasy… and reenactments. Some museum examples have been discovered to be 19th century forgeries…Fair enough to say Rubin doesn’t know everything about medieval weapons…maybe he only knows the pop culture references.Maybe the flail is only a fantasy weapon anyway… and… guess what… this is a fantasy.And a joke.

Isn’t there anything in the whole world you can’t identify?Does that make you a moron?Cartoonists can’t be experts in every aspect of life…their job is making us laugh… so try.

Only an imbecile would call someone a moron.

You’re wrong, too, ya moran! “A mace is a blunt weapon, a type of club or virge that uses a heavy head on the end of a handle to deliver powerful blows.” No reference to flanges or spikes, there. ;^)Not that I care, any more than I suspect you do. You did provide a bit of an education; I always thought of what’s pictured there as a mace, and thought “flail” sounded like a sissy weapon – instead of the fearful menace it is.

That’s actually a flail.

I’ll bet the next thing you’re going to tell me is that fairytales aren’t real either.

Actually, What she is carrying is called a “morningstar”. Maybe the girl is Marjorie?

Jerky Green Giant.

My mace is next to the nutmeg.

Whatever it is, “moron” is inappropriate.~L.

Just remember to swing it up from your toes first, Princess. Then you can do whatever you want to him. With that mace, of course.

Good grief gang