Do people feel that these strips from the late 70s are not as good as the ones from the 50s and 60s? I’ve seen “jump the shark” referenced several times over the past couple of days, so it seems that that’s the case for some (and I fully respect their opinion). Personally, though, I don’t think that Peanuts ever declined in quality – the tone of the strips from this period is unquestionably different, but different does not equal bad. Actually, my favourite thing about Schulz as a cartoonist is that he was always experimenting with new ideas, so that the strip never, ever got stale in the way that so many others did. I love the strips from 1999 just as much as I do the ones from 1950 and 1966.
I’ve really not been able to get into this Snoopy helicopter rescue squad arc. Sure, all of Snoop’s fantasies from WWI flying ace to Lawyer Snoop were get-a-ble, but this, forget it. I’m just glad the squad has dropped Linus off into his lover’s arms and we can get back to comedy with reason.
It’s obvious “Peanuts” has a huge number of devoted fans. I can recommend the book “Schulz and Peanuts” by David Michaelis for those who haven’t read it already.
In 1969 I was in a hospital bed recovering from a spinal fusion. My roommate was a school janitor and the kids had sent him Peanuts books. I’d read one for a bit and have to put it down. I was afraid my laughter would interfere with my recovery.
Maybe I saw the ending to this arc when it was animated for television and blocked it out for good reason, not because someone changed stations on me. My kid brother always felt bad for Linus that Sally didn’t get the hint that he didn’t feel about her the same way, and what he had to endure for that.
Asharah 8 months ago
Hey, she paid them.
oldthang 8 months ago
Poor Linus—and now he’s lost Truffles again.
mccollunsky 8 months ago
Signed, sealed, delivered.
Cat Next Door 8 months ago
Ahhh… young love. I well remember those days of being dropped from a hovering beagle, into the waiting arms of my sweet babboo.
Snoopy_Fan 8 months ago
Well, after all, Linus… She is the one who alerted the helicopter authorities.
TampaFanatic1 8 months ago
I guess that means we will not see young Truffles again.
knutdl 8 months ago
“I got a picture of him in her arms, now” (The Boss)
Hazelnut King 8 months ago
Do people feel that these strips from the late 70s are not as good as the ones from the 50s and 60s? I’ve seen “jump the shark” referenced several times over the past couple of days, so it seems that that’s the case for some (and I fully respect their opinion). Personally, though, I don’t think that Peanuts ever declined in quality – the tone of the strips from this period is unquestionably different, but different does not equal bad. Actually, my favourite thing about Schulz as a cartoonist is that he was always experimenting with new ideas, so that the strip never, ever got stale in the way that so many others did. I love the strips from 1999 just as much as I do the ones from 1950 and 1966.
Decepticomic 8 months ago
It’s better than you deserve, blanket boy.
jagedlo 8 months ago
She paid extra for the direct delivery option…
mrwiskers 8 months ago
So this is where Amazon got the idea!
dflak 8 months ago
Helicopters do not fly; they beat the air into submission.
Ellis97 8 months ago
You’d think he’d be at least a little grateful?
Man of the Woods 8 months ago
Reunited and it feels so good, well maybe not good sometimes.
Doug K 8 months ago
He needs to be rescued again. Or he needs to be un-rescued.
[Put him back on the roof where he was “safe”.]
geese28 8 months ago
Wow good catch and strength from sally
F-Flash 8 months ago
It could be worse, they could have dropped Linus in Lucy’s arms.
SusieB 8 months ago
Linus and Sally; good catches in different ways
ladykat 8 months ago
Linus, Sally will get you whether you want it or not. Now, where’s that bus?
JïllDérs(TOMGF) 8 months ago
Poor Linus
preacherman Premium Member 8 months ago
I’ve really not been able to get into this Snoopy helicopter rescue squad arc. Sure, all of Snoop’s fantasies from WWI flying ace to Lawyer Snoop were get-a-ble, but this, forget it. I’m just glad the squad has dropped Linus off into his lover’s arms and we can get back to comedy with reason.
txmystic 8 months ago
Comments are strong today! Well done, chat…
delennwen 8 months ago
Is this the first arc where Sally calls Linus her sweet babboo?
llevikhin 8 months ago
hey, she paid the price, she gets the booty. (giggity!)
Bruce388 8 months ago
It’s obvious “Peanuts” has a huge number of devoted fans. I can recommend the book “Schulz and Peanuts” by David Michaelis for those who haven’t read it already.
In 1969 I was in a hospital bed recovering from a spinal fusion. My roommate was a school janitor and the kids had sent him Peanuts books. I’d read one for a bit and have to put it down. I was afraid my laughter would interfere with my recovery.
Brilliant_Birdie 8 months ago
Truffles will be missed.
verticallychallenged Premium Member 8 months ago
“I’M NOT YOUR SWEET BABBOO!!!!”
gammaguy 8 months ago
He’s a victim of Pointless Pilot.
ahnk_2000 8 months ago
And Truffles is all alone again.
Sandra Velasco 8 months ago
LOL :)
eced52 8 months ago
He got a bonus for accuracy.
Otis Rufus Driftwood 8 months ago
Maybe I saw the ending to this arc when it was animated for television and blocked it out for good reason, not because someone changed stations on me. My kid brother always felt bad for Linus that Sally didn’t get the hint that he didn’t feel about her the same way, and what he had to endure for that.
eddi-TBH 8 months ago
Woodstock delivers!
Mediatech 8 months ago
Love laughs at Linus van Pelt
misterdan 8 months ago
This has got to be the silliest storyline I’ve ever seen in Peanuts.
Neo Stryder 8 months ago
Well, she was who paid for your rescue.
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 8 months ago
Sally’s strong to the finish…cause she eats her spinach….
Ceeg22 Premium Member 8 months ago
She paid