Considering that “Peanuts” is now only a classic, you gotta admire how it was coordinated to re-appear on April Fool’s Day. Especially since some of the re-runs are showing winter themes in Summer and Christmas themes in July.
No, Gweedo, I’m pretty sure he didn’t. Either she wasn’t there (on the other side of the playground) at all or Charlie Brown got there and saw that she already had seatmates & no room for anyone else.
Pouncingtiger - There was some long-ago strip where Lucy gets CB aggravated about something (I forget what, maybe pulling away the football). Maybe it wasn’t even Lucy, might’ve been Peppermint Patty apologizing for a rough tackle.
…anyway, she asks if he’d like to hit her to make it even. He declines, of course. She presses him, gets him to hold his arm out and make a fist. He’s rolling his eyes, looks away, trying to figure out how to get out of it. She had been looking the away the other direction, monologuing about something, turns back towards him as she finishes and walks into his fist!
Charlie Brown is “very gullible!” I feel badly for him. Fool me once, “shame on you!” Fool me twice, “shame on me!” But, fool me a million times, “YOU IDIOT”!!!!
(Proverbs 26:18 RSV) Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death,
(Proverbs 26:19 RSV) is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I am only joking!”
And you’re right - I’ve never seen Charlie Brown look that angry at anyone. I wonder if the Little Red-Haired Girl will have something to say to Lucy before the day’s over.
i’ve never considered practical jokes to be funny. usually, all they are is mean.
the last April Fool’s joke i ever pulled (and the best one i ever did) was when i was in High School. my best friend and i got dressed up in our “Sunday Best” (complete with ties) and went to every class we had - just to see everyone’s reactions to the change from tee shirts and jeans! it was a blast!
pouncingtiger over 13 years ago
If hitting a girl was politically or socially correct, legal or ethical, I’d suggest CB should smack Lucy with his lunch.
GROG Premium Member over 13 years ago
You should have known better, Charlie.
arye uygur over 13 years ago
Considering that “Peanuts” is now only a classic, you gotta admire how it was coordinated to re-appear on April Fool’s Day. Especially since some of the re-runs are showing winter themes in Summer and Christmas themes in July.
Wren Fahel over 13 years ago
THAT is why I don’t “do” April Fools’ Day.
legaleagle48 over 13 years ago
Ooh, if looks could kill… .
pamlicorat over 13 years ago
That was cold Lucy, even for you.
jackdohany over 13 years ago
All-time best April 1 comic!
rmbdot over 13 years ago
No, Gweedo, I’m pretty sure he didn’t. Either she wasn’t there (on the other side of the playground) at all or Charlie Brown got there and saw that she already had seatmates & no room for anyone else.
Pouncingtiger - There was some long-ago strip where Lucy gets CB aggravated about something (I forget what, maybe pulling away the football). Maybe it wasn’t even Lucy, might’ve been Peppermint Patty apologizing for a rough tackle.
…anyway, she asks if he’d like to hit her to make it even. He declines, of course. She presses him, gets him to hold his arm out and make a fist. He’s rolling his eyes, looks away, trying to figure out how to get out of it. She had been looking the away the other direction, monologuing about something, turns back towards him as she finishes and walks into his fist!
Complete shock and guilt trip ensues, of course…
Constantinepaleologos over 13 years ago
Lucy is always a fool, April or not.
lightenup Premium Member over 13 years ago
That was just mean, even for Lucy! And that is the angriest face I’ve ever seen on Charlie Brown.
Iwa Iniki over 13 years ago
I am more like Lucy Van Pelt.
mac47 over 13 years ago
Does he have a calendar?
ccisv1 over 13 years ago
Charlie Brown is “very gullible!” I feel badly for him. Fool me once, “shame on you!” Fool me twice, “shame on me!” But, fool me a million times, “YOU IDIOT”!!!!
sundown1313 over 13 years ago
I would stuff my lunch in her mouth … sack and all !
Rakkav over 13 years ago
(Proverbs 26:18 RSV) Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death, (Proverbs 26:19 RSV) is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I am only joking!”
And you’re right - I’ve never seen Charlie Brown look that angry at anyone. I wonder if the Little Red-Haired Girl will have something to say to Lucy before the day’s over.
Shay over 13 years ago
That is so mean!!!
yyyguy over 13 years ago
i’ve never considered practical jokes to be funny. usually, all they are is mean. the last April Fool’s joke i ever pulled (and the best one i ever did) was when i was in High School. my best friend and i got dressed up in our “Sunday Best” (complete with ties) and went to every class we had - just to see everyone’s reactions to the change from tee shirts and jeans! it was a blast!
abatheguy over 13 years ago
Paging Peter Griffin.
Roadhouse.
ccisv1 about 11 years ago
what goes around will come back around !!!
M.D. Walters almost 4 years ago
The 4th-panel inspired me to set it as the Profile Avatar Photo