Peanuts by Charles Schulz for October 22, 1964
October 21, 1964
October 23, 1964
Transcript:
Linus stands in profile on the podiem. He says, "HAlloween will soon be with us..."<BR><BR> "On Halloween night the 'Great Pumpkin' rises out of the pumpkin patch, and brings toys to all the good little children.." He raises his arms.<BR><BR> HA HA HA.... Linus's hair stands on end as the audience laughs.<BR><BR> HA HA HA HA HA.... Linus walks off the stage: "I've blown the election!"<BR><BR>
ChihiroRoseBud about 13 years ago
Should have waited untll you were elected Linus…
weatherford.joe Premium Member over 10 years ago
“I’ve blown the election”
Ya THINK?!
MrJamie1062 over 10 years ago
Linus’ typical shocked expression in Panel 3—his hair standing on end—is HILARIOUS, as well as his eyes wide open, as if to say,“Well, I guess that should teach me to mention the Great Pumpkin, if I want to be elected!”
ootey about 7 years ago
This is why politicians follow robotic scripts.
nmrn85343 over 6 years ago
Never mix religion and politics.
Stormwyrm almost 4 years ago
So this is what they mean by “October Surprise”…
Daeder over 3 years ago
I never would have imagined Linus having such a ‘Charlie Brown’ moment!
TFSyndicate over 2 years ago
There are three things you must NEVER discuss with people: Religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin.
wiley207 about 1 year ago
Heh, maybe the Popular kids from “The Off-Beats” were in the audience, given all the “HA HA HA HA”s appearing in the air.
yow4zip Premium Member 18 days ago
He made his bed.