Peanuts by Charles Schulz for January 30, 1970
January 29, 1970
January 31, 1970
Transcript:
Peppermint Patty sits on the ground next to Snoopy. She says, "I saw a pair of sandals in a store one day and I asked my dad if I could have them . ."<BR><BR> Peppermint Patty sheds a tear and continues, "He said, 'You most certainly may have them because you are a rare gem!' Now, they say I can't wear them to school any more because of the dress code . . What am I going to do? I love my sandlas . . . Snif!"<BR><BR> Snoopy kisses Peppermint Patty on the cheek.<BR><BR> Snoopy smiles and thinks, "I kissed away a tear!"<BR><BR>
I hadn’t realized just how sweet and good-hearted Peppermint Patty was until I read the strips. I thought she was just a tomboy archetype, but she’s got a lot of depth that feels natural and still quite endearing and funny at times. That’s not an easy combination to write with, especially in a four-panel strip. I can see why people liked her so much, and I can see why Schulz considered her main character material. :)