Wizard of Id by Parker and Hart for May 27, 2022

Yup! Right behind you, Sir Rodney.

That’s the problem with being in front, you never know if they are following you or chasing you.

Or does this “great army” just have his head?

All Rodney has to do is run faster than the guy behind him.

Rodney knows exactly where he stands when it comes to military prowess … better part of valor and all that stuff :)

Oh, this is good.

Dear Neighboring Fink.

We captured your knight Rodney. He is leading our troops to jump off the nearest cliff.

We surrender. How much do you want to take him back.

We await your reply.General Red Chief

To quote the knights of Monty Python:. Run away!

The must be part of the “Lead, help or get out of the way” pep talk just before the drawn and quartered pity chorus of “Oh, dear”.

Some martial arts suggest running away as good first choice defense.

With Rod, it’s all about perspective.

Going with the “half-empty” approach, huh, Rodney?

How has ID remained unconquered?

The Huns are always close by…

Gaining on you or advancing on you — eh. Either way, you’ll soon be underfoot.

Rodney should ask for a refund. Since when does he lead the charge?

Rodney knows himself well.

biden’s chairman of the joint chiefs?? Sounds about right for his cabinet.

More on the receiving end eh Rod?

Rodney’s a realist.

Yes!!!

Don’t look back, something might be gaining on you. Satchel Paige.

Have no fear, look who’s here.. They’ve got us on the run…With guns…And knives…We’re fighting for our lives…Have no fear, Rodney is here…

So. Why does Rod needs a fortune teller?

If you’re going to interpret a vague prediction, it’s probably best to take the most pessimistic interpretation. Or at least, avoid the most optimistic one.

“If you attack, you will bring down a great empire.”

Especially if the prediction is true.