I wish there were ambitious kids out there today that would go door-to-door & offer to wash cars for $1.00. Heck, I’d even pay $2.00 (if it was a decent job).
This strip shows a side of Charlie that has a quick wit and smartness we don’t usually associate with the pitcher of the losing squad. “I only wash cars that are standing still” is a great comeback and in truth there would be little chance of injury while washing a car. As to the fee being too low, now certainly, but then, a buck would be just about right. I remember cutting the whole yard’s grass, supplying the mower and gasoline for just $10. Now, I’d have to pay $50 and I provide all equipment and gas. No, my estimation of Charles has just went up with his display of industry and wit. And, I could use a door-to-door car washer, just now and I’d gladly pay $20 for my car’s wash.
Templo S.U.D. over 2 years ago
I don’t think $1.00 will cover the doctor’s bill, Charlie Brown.
ronaldspence over 2 years ago
Poor CB…maybe a paper route!
knutdl over 2 years ago
“Baby you can drive my car”
Hazelnut King over 2 years ago
Just Charlie Brown and original Patty today – it makes one feel nostalgic for 1950/1.
The Reader Premium Member over 2 years ago
Kinda takes the challenge out of the job.
mrcooncat over 2 years ago
I wish there were ambitious kids out there today that would go door-to-door & offer to wash cars for $1.00. Heck, I’d even pay $2.00 (if it was a decent job).
Ellis97 over 2 years ago
Maybe Chuck will need to find some references.
Darryl Heine over 2 years ago
For an extra royalty fee you can throw in the 1976-1977 #1 song by Rose Royce called “Car Wash”.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 2 years ago
This is a valid concern nowadays as America is the home of the Lawsuit Lottery!
Decepticomic over 2 years ago
“Standing still”? I’m afraid it’s “while on the highway” or no deal.
Wizard of Ahz-no relation over 2 years ago
reminds me of when I was a kid, going door to door in the fall to rake leave or shovel snow.
preacherman Premium Member over 2 years ago
This strip shows a side of Charlie that has a quick wit and smartness we don’t usually associate with the pitcher of the losing squad. “I only wash cars that are standing still” is a great comeback and in truth there would be little chance of injury while washing a car. As to the fee being too low, now certainly, but then, a buck would be just about right. I remember cutting the whole yard’s grass, supplying the mower and gasoline for just $10. Now, I’d have to pay $50 and I provide all equipment and gas. No, my estimation of Charles has just went up with his display of industry and wit. And, I could use a door-to-door car washer, just now and I’d gladly pay $20 for my car’s wash.
uniquename over 2 years ago
His dad has insurance. Sheesh, just give the kid the job.
I❤️Peanuts over 2 years ago
Charles Brown, LLC
gantech over 2 years ago
Good come back, Chuck! I always suspected he was smarter than he looked.
198.23.5.11 over 2 years ago
It’s the original “Patty”,back from her exile in the Foreign Legion!!
Charlie Tuba over 2 years ago
Good marketing, Charlie Brown.
Charlie Tuba over 2 years ago
I’ll give you $2 to wash my bike, decrease and lube the chain. Just make sure you dry it so it doesn’t rust.
josh_bisbee over 2 years ago
A little over $5.00 in today’s money
Train 1911 over 2 years ago
Cute
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 2 years ago
The decline of youth summer employment, as predicted by Charles Schulz.
Laurie Stoker Premium Member over 2 years ago
Good plan, Charlie Brown.