Peanuts by Charles Schulz for July 18, 1977
July 17, 1977
July 19, 1977
Transcript:
Lucy stands in the outfield. The ball flies over her head and hits the ground.<BR><BR> Charlie Brown stands on the pitcher's mound. Lucy tosses the ball to him and says, "No problem, manager . . I missed it, but the ground caught it!"<BR><BR> Lucy walks away and says, "Nice catch, ground! You're doing a good job!"<BR><BR> Charlie Brown says, "I never realized the ground was on our side . . ."<BR><BR>
Treat it like catching in Australian football, Charlie Brown. If Lucy catches the ball without it hitting the ground, she’s fine. If it hits the ground first, she can be tackled.