Peanuts by Charles Schulz for February 11, 2024

That was sweet of him to do.

But does she have one for him?

She’ll never be his Sweet Babboo.

Poor Lucy. Unlikeable but still has feelings.

In 17th century England the well-to-do would choose a “Valentine” from among their spouse’s friends. The standard gift was a pair of gloves. Sometimes the couples would get together for a meal at one of their houses. There was a folk belief that birds chose their mates on Valentine’s Day. The hearts and flowers and chocolates came later.

I don’t know how he barely tolerates her.

it’s progress, Lucy. Call it a win and take the card.

My funny valentine (Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart)

Cute!!

Schroeder bein nice to LucyVP? When was the last time this happened?

When I was a kid we were forced to give one to every kid in the class even if you hated them. Lost value.

The bar is not so much lowered as just plain dropped.

Lucy fell for that line.

‘Wind for her sails’ have been taken away……….again ! ! ! !

Schroeder once tore into Lucy and the other girls for giving Charlie Brown a used valentine in a Peanuts special.

In another strip, Lucy asked him if he had said he wouldn’t marry her if she were the last person on earth or unless she were the last person. Schroeder reluctantly admitted to saying “unless”. In huge letters that knocked him into a summersault, Lucy yelled “HOPE!”

Wouldn’t having received a Valentines card, even that offhandedly, constitute the same? Or was Lucy’s ego too deflated?

Awww

Happy (Barely) Tolerable Day.

Be appreciative that he even thought of you at all, Lucy!

Breaking news! This just in, Schroeder has given Lucy Van Pelt a Valentine’s Day card on purpose! Details at 11.

Schroeder made her work for that one.

Better than nothing

The fact that Schroeder lets Lucy lean back against his toy piano should prove his tolerance.

A relationship of understanding. Best to define your terms before you commit.

I’d say Lucy should take the win, but Schroeder is being sarcastic obviously.

Take it and run, Lucy…

Don’t complain, Lucy, you got a valentine from your crush.

Now, for a little song from Floyd Cramer….

Wow he gave her a card!

Happy Valentine’s Day Massacre to all who celebrate

It’s like the old song, “You always hurt the one you love…”

Take the win, Lucy.

It’s important to convey your feelings clearly.

Actually, Lucy, I’d like to suggest that in this love pursuit, this is a bit of a step up.

Schroeder give Lucy a Valentine clue.

At least she got one. Charlie Brown’s mailbox is still empty.

Hey, on the positive side, he had a Valentine prepared for you.

I feel bad for Schroeder. Look what he has to deal with!