According to the small print in the copyright, it was published in 1976. This strip might have still made some people uneasy. But today we don’t think much about girls and boys playing sports together and even less about white and black kids playing on the same teams.
You don’t see this in Schultz’s earlier work, but he evolved with the times.
Sports was one of the first places to break down race barriers. I also contend rock and roll had its place too. I remember the outrage of white kids dancing to black music!
I played the game for many years. It seems the cap kept the sun out of your eyes and made it easier to follow and/or catch the ball. It’s a practical piece of equipment.
When I was young everyone played in the community ball games in the park, black, white, boy, girl, kids and adults. We had fun and nobody really cared who won.
I still don’t get what Peppermint Patty has against baseball caps. She probably prefers playing (American) football without helmets. Or ice hockey without pads.
Oddly enough, in newspapers that run comic strips in old-fashioned black and white (like the Boston Herald) Franklin is white. That’s because in the original strip Schulz used diagonal lines to represent skin color, but today those lines have been eliminated in favor of an actual color. Unless it’s in black and white, in which case Franklin’s skin color is the same as all the other kid’s.
When was the last time he had a cap when playing on your team, Peppermint Patty? He just might steal home (yes, I know I just skipped third altogether) if he had a cap. Could be he’s too self concious about stealing any base because he looks like he’s playing a pick up game out in the school playground at recess
ronaldspence about 1 year ago
take a hint Patty, get caps!
Blu Bunny about 1 year ago
Well if I had a cap I could.
littlejohn Premium Member about 1 year ago
And if she did get some caps, what would they say on the front?
VegaAlopex about 1 year ago
Franklin could run to first base like Pete Rose and lose his cap.
VegaAlopex about 1 year ago
Franklin could run to first base like Pete Rose on a walk and lose his cap in the process.
jagedlo about 1 year ago
It looks like the cap movement is spreading, PP!
Ellis97 about 1 year ago
Franklin, a hat would really suit you.
Darryl Heine about 1 year ago
And now we resume the arc dealing with Peppermint Patty’s baseball team wishing they would get baseball caps.
preacherman Premium Member about 1 year ago
And when was the last time you….oh, forget it. Is Franklin an up and coming Hank ’Aaron, or just an Aaron wannabe?
dflak about 1 year ago
It sounds like PP’s team isn’t much better than Charlie’s.
dflak about 1 year ago
According to the small print in the copyright, it was published in 1976. This strip might have still made some people uneasy. But today we don’t think much about girls and boys playing sports together and even less about white and black kids playing on the same teams.
You don’t see this in Schultz’s earlier work, but he evolved with the times.
Sports was one of the first places to break down race barriers. I also contend rock and roll had its place too. I remember the outrage of white kids dancing to black music!
More Coffee Please! Premium Member about 1 year ago
Willie Mays!!!
mindjob about 1 year ago
Sounds like a good name for a team. The “Flying Caps”
geese28 about 1 year ago
Now I want a cap too
sobrown51 about 1 year ago
I played the game for many years. It seems the cap kept the sun out of your eyes and made it easier to follow and/or catch the ball. It’s a practical piece of equipment.
Decepticomic about 1 year ago
You can throw it in the air when your team wins. Charlie can throw it on the ground and stomp it when his team loses. A use for every occasion.
jim_martin29 about 1 year ago
When I was young everyone played in the community ball games in the park, black, white, boy, girl, kids and adults. We had fun and nobody really cared who won.
ajakimber425 about 1 year ago
That’s not very encouraging, Peppermint Patty!
Neo Stryder about 1 year ago
I didn’t know Franklin played baseball.
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 1 year ago
I still don’t get what Peppermint Patty has against baseball caps. She probably prefers playing (American) football without helmets. Or ice hockey without pads.
Wizard of Ahz-no relation about 1 year ago
maybe if we had caps, i could steal 3rd.
smilin' jack about 1 year ago
Oddly enough, in newspapers that run comic strips in old-fashioned black and white (like the Boston Herald) Franklin is white. That’s because in the original strip Schulz used diagonal lines to represent skin color, but today those lines have been eliminated in favor of an actual color. Unless it’s in black and white, in which case Franklin’s skin color is the same as all the other kid’s.
knight1192a about 1 year ago
When was the last time he had a cap when playing on your team, Peppermint Patty? He just might steal home (yes, I know I just skipped third altogether) if he had a cap. Could be he’s too self concious about stealing any base because he looks like he’s playing a pick up game out in the school playground at recess
I'm Sad about 1 year ago
Actually he’d be wearing a helmet instead of a cap when he would be stealing third…
Ceeg22 Premium Member about 1 year ago
Maybe if he had a cap he would feel more motivated to steal 3rd base