Rubes by Leigh Rubin for September 30, 2024

First and last.

It’s a trap!

If they offer you the carrot, take it

First “bash”. Love it! Good comic!

He’s going to be bashful.

He better hope they use him for ‘Pin the tail on the donkey’!

Letters like that crack me up.

And you’re the main attr… er, the guest of honor!

Try not to get hammered.

It’s BYOB (Bring Your Own Bat)

It’s a stand-up club theme, you’ll bust a gut!

You’re the opening act.

He just goes to pieces at these things.

He’s quite bashful.

I’m sure it will go smashingly.

DON’T GO!!! Save the Pinata!

It’ll crack you up

For his sake, I hope he’s like the many cartoon characters who can survive the most devastating disasters (falls off cliffs, getting run over by trains, being blown up multiple times) and shake off their injuries in time for the next scene. I also hope he’s getting paid for his services as an entertainer.