Rubes by Leigh Rubin for February 07, 2024

Okay that works for me.

Grim trooper

Yes, but out of interest, I’ll show you my badge if you show me your license.

take that deal

He can go back to the station and brag he had a brush with death

Who is flirting with whom?

Because I could not stop for Death –He kindly stopped for me – Emily Dickinson

i have a bone to pick with you. driving without a license, illegal weapon, not to mention, how do you give it gas and brake? you’re free to go

Such a deal! LOL

That would work for me.

Blackdeathmail?

“I’m running late for an appointment in Samarra.”

Or hope that it was in Illinois- soon to be home to the more liberal view of traffic violations.

Don’t make a deal with the Devil. . . .

walk away, officer…just…walk…away….

No worries. He can just kill the ticket.

Does Death’s ID have the hood up?

He’s got a V-8 under the hood, and a V-8 in his hood.

I can’t ignore that fact that you’re packing.

Why is the officer wearing a batting helmet?

OK, outta the car! You’re under arrest for threatening an offi…fii…ack! (croak!)

Take the deal, dude

OH, OK. I can LIVE WITH THAT!!

Would this be considered a “cop-out?”