Peanuts by Charles Schulz for August 25, 1958
August 24, 1958
August 26, 1958
Transcript:
Charlie Brown sits at the table writing a letter that says "Dear Pen-Pal" He exclaims, "Rats!" as the pen stains the paper.<br> <br> He tries again and again exclaims, "Rats!" when the pen stains.<br> <br> He cries, "RATS!" as the pen breaks again.<br> <br> He resumes writing the letter, but in pencil. The letter reads, 'Dear Pencil-Pal,<br> <br>
m.l. over 12 years ago
RoofDog almost 12 years ago
The ball-point pen wouldn’t be invented for another 45 years.
lexicology over 11 years ago
The Lazlo (sp?) brother began work on a ball point pen in the 1930s. They perfected and sold it in the 40’s in Argentina, and a while later BIC bought the rights to it. By 1958 it is very possible CB could have had one. He just doesn’t seem to be using it here.
yow4zip Premium Member about 6 years ago
Dear pencil pal, you wouldn’t believe the trouble I’ve just had.