Rubes by Leigh Rubin for September 06, 2022

What do you mean, there’s lunch on the near side of the hoop

OUR cat (much smaller than this one) likes a bit of cooked carrot. Especially if we sprinkle on a little cat mint (not cat NIP… that doesn’t do much for her).

The guy dangling the carrot IS the motivation

Carrot on a schtick.

Now, if you would put your hand in the middle of that hoop…

The carrot is there to attract the motivation. Come on bugs…

That only motivates rabbits and sheep(ll)

But, your arm looks pretty good.

So much for your Michelin rating.

OK, so set the hoop on fire! See if he likes a challenge! See if your hand will char!

“Now if, on the other hand, the carrot was holding you …”