Rubes by Leigh Rubin for October 25, 2023

Bah! He was actually a shady character.

And he had this reeeeally corny gag he’s pull at parties when he’d had a few.

He’d just stand in a corner and people would gather around to receive his enlightenment.

Just … change … the bulb.

Someone finally pulled the plug on him!!!

He was a stand-up guy.

His electric life was too short. When he went, the whole block went dark. What an honor.

Cue the song, “You Light, uh, Lit Up My Life.”

While in the adjoining chapel, the service for the dog who chewed through Mr. Lamp’s cord is being held.

Man thought he’d have a bright future

it seems to throw some shade too!

He was always switched on.

I love lamp!

I hear that phrase far toooo often.

His boss overworked him until he just burned out.

He had a bright future until he got an invitation to appear on “Unplugged”.

At least he’s not throwin’ shade.

At least he wasn’t a dim bulb.

He’s now a shade of his former self.