Obelix others are crushed by what he calls ""a little menhir"", or when Asterix attempts to explain to him that a small dog like Dogmatix cannot lift a menhir. He also has little interest in subjects of formal education or intellectual pursuits, since sheer strength usually solves his problems; he generally leaves any decisions to Asterix. However, Obelix is not completely stupid. In "Asterix and the Normans" he deduces from various clues that Cacofonix the bard has gone to Lutetia to pursue a career in popular music: this unusual display of intelligence on Obelix's part surprises Getafix. He also surprises Asterix
Adhemar (comic book character) West, but in "De Kromme Cobra" ("The Crooked Cobra") (1964) he becomes Prime Minister of the Indian state Rachepour. As one of the most recognizable Flemish comic book characters Adhemar has penetrated Flemish popular culture in many ways. The annual comic book award Bronzen Adhemar has been named after him and is a small statue modelled after his likeness. In Turnhout, where the prize is traditionally handed out, he also received a statue near De Warande in 1991. It was designed by sculptor Ivo van Damme. On 5 September 2016 the statue was victim of vandalism and pushed of its