Peanuts by Charles Schulz for September 01, 1963
Transcript:
"There..that's about right.." Lucy says as she kneels on the ground, holding the football out in front of her. Charlie Brown stands next to her.<BR><BR> "That's about right, isn't it?" she asks him.<BR><BR> "Okay, Charlie Brown...I'll hold the ball, and you come running up, and kick it..." Lucy offers. Charlie Brown stares at the ball.<BR><BR> "I can't believe it! I can't believe that anyone would think I was so completely stupid!" Charlie Brown rolls his eyes.<BR><BR> "I won't pull it away like I usually do...I promise!" Lucy pleads. "Ha! I know your promises!" Charlie Brown answers as he walks away.<BR><BR> "Look...we'll shake on it, okay? Let's shake on it...This proves my sincerity..." They shake hands.<BR><BR> "What could I do? If someone is willing to shake on something you have to trust her." He walks away.<BR><BR> He runs.<BR><BR> AAUGH! Charlie Brown wails as Lucy pulls the football away, sending him flying into the air.<BR><BR> WUMP! He lands on his back. [PANEL 11]: Lucy stands over Charlie Brown and explains, "A woman's handshake is not legally binding!"<BR><BR>
LadyBlanc almost 12 years ago
Neither is a man’s.
decimator1337 almost 11 years ago
Infallible test: have her put it in writing. She couldn’t break her word if it’s in writing: just see how she will refuse to sign the paper. He can drag her before the magistrate if she does break her word. His attorney, of course, being Snoopy.
tdoug1 over 9 years ago
Lucy’s word isn’t worth anything!!
jasonbres about 2 years ago
This strip was adapted into the unreleased 1963 documentary “A Boy Named Charlie Brown” (not to be confused with the 1969 film of the same name).
yow4zip Premium Member about 1 year ago
The tradition continues.
FrostbiteFalls about 1 year ago
In a few more years, Schulz probably wouldn’t have gotten away with that excuse.