Critics are often self-constituted, or fall into the job on a newspaper or magazine because no one else is available. Critics don’t write books, make movies or create art. They just kibitz after the fact.
How does one become a professional critic? It’s easy as clicking a mouse. Simply go over to the comments section of LUANN and criticize the bejeezus out of Greg Evans. Many do. Yet they never leave … interesting.
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
Be careful how you express your criticism….When our lawn mower broke and wouldn’t run, my wife kept hinting to me that I should get it fixed. But, somehow I always had something else to take care of first, the shed, the boat, making beer.. Always something more important to me. Finally she thought of a clever way to make her point..When I arrived home one day, I found her seated in the tall grass, busily snipping away with a tiny pair of sewing scissors. I watched silently for a short time and then went into the house. I was gone only a minute, and when I came out again I handed her a toothbrush. I said, “When you finish cutting the grass, you might as well sweep the driveway..”.The doctors say I will walk again, but I will always have a limp.
Oh you sad person. I express ‘anger’ towards Lucy because she is one of the most hated characters in the strip because of her bullying and controlling ways towards Linus. I’m aware that this is only a comic strip and I happen to enjoy it very much and maybe I enjoy showing my hatred towards Lucy as I’m sure many of us do. It’s not offending anyone, is it?
I believe it’s YOU who has a lot to learn. You are pretty judgemental to someone who you’ve never even met.
I wish I didn’t listen to critics. When I was young there was nothing but and being the tender hearted person I am I just stopped trying until I grew up and found out I really did have talent Children do what they learn from example
@gnatXXsumYour comment to Number Three yesterday was uncalled for and inappropriate. Many commenters on this website express their displeasure with certain characters or topics. Personal attacks on real people are hurtful, disrespectful, and unnecessary. Number Three’s comments toward Lucy have always been offered tongue-in-cheek and often in the spirit of those who interact with her within the comic strip itself. Lighten up. If you can put up with “diversity” within a comic strip, you should be able to put up with “diversity” from real-life commenters.
stcrowe about 10 years ago
Her criticism might be worth listening to if she had any creativity of her own.
water_moon about 10 years ago
Poor Linus, I always felt sorrier for him than Charlie Brown. Charlie B. could get away from her more easily.
sheplives about 10 years ago
“Critics are entitled to their opinion, but I don’t know what entitles them to be critics.” – Willie Nelson.
orinoco womble about 10 years ago
Critics are often self-constituted, or fall into the job on a newspaper or magazine because no one else is available. Critics don’t write books, make movies or create art. They just kibitz after the fact.
hariseldon59 about 10 years ago
Those who can, do. Those who can’t, criticize.
Loijen about 10 years ago
It’s just that boring squeaking you hear all the time Linus, ignore it.
Cameron1988 Premium Member about 10 years ago
no. they just don’t listen to you, Lucy
Cronkers McGee Premium Member about 10 years ago
Be quiet Lucy. Let Linus draw till his heart is content.
GROG Premium Member about 10 years ago
It’s hard to take Lucy seriously.
Neo Stryder about 10 years ago
No when the critic is absurd.
Darryl Heine about 10 years ago
That’s not art!
Say What? Premium Member about 10 years ago
I’m afraid she might start charging 5¢ for her “critiques”.
e.groves about 10 years ago
How does one become a professional critic?
Sheriff Mordecai Premium Member about 10 years ago
How does one become a professional critic? It’s easy as clicking a mouse. Simply go over to the comments section of LUANN and criticize the bejeezus out of Greg Evans. Many do. Yet they never leave … interesting.
Godfreydaniel about 10 years ago
It’s possible to be both a great critic and a great artist. Ben Jonson, Samuel Johnson, and George Bernard Shaw leap to the mind……….
dflak about 10 years ago
I think I might be insulted if your opinion mattered any to me.
dflak about 10 years ago
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
Theodore Roosevelt
Fido (aka Felix Rex) about 10 years ago
It’s all that time spend 12 inches from the TV screen — ruined eyesight makes for a lousy art critic.
neverenoughgold about 10 years ago
Be careful how you express your criticism….When our lawn mower broke and wouldn’t run, my wife kept hinting to me that I should get it fixed. But, somehow I always had something else to take care of first, the shed, the boat, making beer.. Always something more important to me. Finally she thought of a clever way to make her point..When I arrived home one day, I found her seated in the tall grass, busily snipping away with a tiny pair of sewing scissors. I watched silently for a short time and then went into the house. I was gone only a minute, and when I came out again I handed her a toothbrush. I said, “When you finish cutting the grass, you might as well sweep the driveway..”.The doctors say I will walk again, but I will always have a limp.
Number Three about 10 years ago
Good on Linus for shutting her out!
xxx
Number Three about 10 years ago
@gnatXXsum
Oh you sad person. I express ‘anger’ towards Lucy because she is one of the most hated characters in the strip because of her bullying and controlling ways towards Linus. I’m aware that this is only a comic strip and I happen to enjoy it very much and maybe I enjoy showing my hatred towards Lucy as I’m sure many of us do. It’s not offending anyone, is it?
I believe it’s YOU who has a lot to learn. You are pretty judgemental to someone who you’ve never even met.
Go and get stuffed. Nobody will miss you.
Aaron Saltzer about 10 years ago
I guess people get tired of Lucy’s negativity after a while. Haha
tammyspeakslife Premium Member about 10 years ago
I wish I didn’t listen to critics. When I was young there was nothing but and being the tender hearted person I am I just stopped trying until I grew up and found out I really did have talent Children do what they learn from example
dolphin about 10 years ago
Linus sticks out his tongue in the 3rd panel, lol.
Miny Boy about 10 years ago
Critics are people too, and most art is made for people, so Argo critics matter.
boldyuma about 10 years ago
“If I want your opinion..I’ll beat it outta you.” -Chuck Norris
pouncingtiger about 10 years ago
Is Linus asleep? LOL
Snoopy_Fan about 10 years ago
@gnatXXsumYour comment to Number Three yesterday was uncalled for and inappropriate. Many commenters on this website express their displeasure with certain characters or topics. Personal attacks on real people are hurtful, disrespectful, and unnecessary. Number Three’s comments toward Lucy have always been offered tongue-in-cheek and often in the spirit of those who interact with her within the comic strip itself. Lighten up. If you can put up with “diversity” within a comic strip, you should be able to put up with “diversity” from real-life commenters.