The British group the Specials covered this song and it was a top ten hit in the UK. Andy probably enjoys singing it, and it just happens that Rudy and Andy sound similar.
“Rudy” is short for “Rude Boy,” a term used in Jamaican culture to describe young, aggressive men who are involved in gang activities. The song’s protagonist, Rudy, is urged to change his ways and to stop being violent and causing trouble.
Today’s strip is tragic rather than comic.