Peppermint Patty was always one of Schulz’s favorite characters, even though she appeared over 15 years into the strip. I remember reading that Schulz once said he thought she could carry her own strip.
Actually, I think P. P. is just meant to be totally self-absorbed. I’ve known people like that—people who assign you a nickname whether you want it or not, without consulting you; who force their house rules on you in your own home; who call themselves “a take charge kind of guy” or “a can-do girl” as an excuse to be a control freak. They like to think of themselves, as Patty does, as energetic people—while others see them as insensitive steamrollers.
what’s wrong with Peppermint Patty???!!!!…at least she liked Charlie Brown or Chuck as she called him something Lucy never did Lucy called him blockhead …I’m like Peppermint Patty I wear sandals even to bed I a diabetic and they say never go barefoot of course I don’t wear them in the shower
Charlie Brown has gotten used to being put down, picked on, and ignored. He’s never met anyone before who openly likes him, and it makes him uncomfortable. He doesn’t know how to respond to Peppermint Patty.
stcrowe over 11 years ago
It begins.
BlazerAth over 11 years ago
And so it begins.
Templo S.U.D. over 11 years ago
For sure tomorrow, Chuck just listens to Peppermint Patty’s one-sided conversation and just says “Chuck” after the stun.
Zero-Gabriel over 11 years ago
@Charlie_Brown
Reply by saying… “I’m sorry, no one by the name of Chuck lives here. Good-bye!”, than put down the phone.
If she calls again and does the same thing, keep doing the same over and over till she gets you name right. It’ll drive her Nuts!
Aaron Saltzer over 11 years ago
Her face in the third panel. Lol She must be in love with CB too.
redbaron1966 over 11 years ago
CB is going to wish he stayed in bed with Peppermint Patty running his team…
pelican47 over 11 years ago
RedBaron, please say you meant to put a comma after “bed” !
Robert Nowall Premium Member over 11 years ago
“Chuck?”
orinoco womble over 11 years ago
So Roy has to wear his camp hat to talk to CB? Or is it just so people reading will know who he is?
jessegooddoggy over 11 years ago
My late husband had one of those hats, and there are a few pictures of him at about that age wearing his hat away from camp.
FanOfPeanuts over 11 years ago
If Peppermint Patty persisted in calling, Chuck could have simply used caller ID and ignored her.
Oh,wait…1966…
Darryl Heine over 11 years ago
“Hi, Chuck!”
sbchamp over 11 years ago
Chuck Wagon!
David Rickard Premium Member over 11 years ago
And so Charlie’s long nightmare begins…
HankTheSock over 11 years ago
Brace yourself Charlie Brown!
Allan CB Premium Member over 11 years ago
I – personally – would rather Patty then Lucy.
katina.cooper over 11 years ago
Just when “Chuck” didn’t think it could get any worse.
coreym5 over 11 years ago
Peppermint Patty was always one of Schulz’s favorite characters, even though she appeared over 15 years into the strip. I remember reading that Schulz once said he thought she could carry her own strip.
Doctor11 over 11 years ago
Well “Chuck” and “Charlie” are both versions of “Charles”.
orinoco womble over 11 years ago
Actually, I think P. P. is just meant to be totally self-absorbed. I’ve known people like that—people who assign you a nickname whether you want it or not, without consulting you; who force their house rules on you in your own home; who call themselves “a take charge kind of guy” or “a can-do girl” as an excuse to be a control freak. They like to think of themselves, as Patty does, as energetic people—while others see them as insensitive steamrollers.
Miny Boy over 11 years ago
I know that feel Charlie Brown.
Number Three over 11 years ago
I think I’m going to like this storyline…
I often wonder why Charlie Brown’s nickname was ‘Chuck’ I’ve only been reading Peanuts for over 2 years so sorry if I’m a little slow to catch on.
LOL xxx
pencilkid6 over 11 years ago
Good Grief!
gimmickgenius over 11 years ago
Even mild-mannered Roy’s expression says, “I’ve got a BAAAD feeling about this!”
edonline over 11 years ago
I really dig Roy’s Hawaiian shirt.
Gretchen's Mom over 11 years ago
And so it begins. Get used to it, Charlie Brown. “Chuck” is all she’ll ever call you — whether you like it or not!
Snoopy_Fan over 11 years ago
I love this strip!
AmyGrantfan51774 over 11 years ago
we don’t say retarded sheesh!!!!!!!!
AmyGrantfan51774 over 11 years ago
what’s wrong with Peppermint Patty???!!!!…at least she liked Charlie Brown or Chuck as she called him something Lucy never did Lucy called him blockhead …I’m like Peppermint Patty I wear sandals even to bed I a diabetic and they say never go barefoot of course I don’t wear them in the shower
jones.laura.e over 11 years ago
Look at Charlie Brown’s expression when he was called “Chuck.” He never heard anyone call him that before meeting Peppermint Patty.
Cartoonacy over 11 years ago
Charlie Brown has gotten used to being put down, picked on, and ignored. He’s never met anyone before who openly likes him, and it makes him uncomfortable. He doesn’t know how to respond to Peppermint Patty.