I never could climb a rope or a pole, either, CB. I remember “The President’s Fitness Test”—which I totally failed. Nothing like failing right out loud in front of the whole class. Guess that’s where I got my dislike of anything like strenuous physical activity. If you have to run to get there, I’m not going.
What animator Bill Melendez would or wouldn’t have done in an animated TV special is irrelevant to the daily black & white strip. Mr. Schulz would NOT have used a “bold, blocky” (or, in this case, tacky) color scheme. Not on the Sunday color strip, and not if the dailies were in color. Regulars here know how I feel about this ridiculous colorization.
Not that climbing a rope is easy; it’s not! However, as many of you know, with proper use of the feet, almost anyone can do it. Of course, the distance you can climb is quite dependent upon your strength and agility.Did it when younger; will never do it now…
With a good pair of scissors, some paste, and a large collection of strips, it’s possible to write your own. Try it! (And don’t forget to apply lurid colors liberally in the third frame)
stcrowe almost 10 years ago
Looks like a complete flop to me.
Mr Nobody almost 10 years ago
A flip-flop.
orinoco womble almost 10 years ago
I never could climb a rope or a pole, either, CB. I remember “The President’s Fitness Test”—which I totally failed. Nothing like failing right out loud in front of the whole class. Guess that’s where I got my dislike of anything like strenuous physical activity. If you have to run to get there, I’m not going.
The Life I Draw Upon almost 10 years ago
Nope, it would have been better to just hang around.
ex window inspector almost 10 years ago
Isn’t anyone going to comment on the red CB, how Schulz would never have done that?
auropepo almost 10 years ago
He is my heroe.
FanOfPeanuts almost 10 years ago
@anjumahmed
What animator Bill Melendez would or wouldn’t have done in an animated TV special is irrelevant to the daily black & white strip. Mr. Schulz would NOT have used a “bold, blocky” (or, in this case, tacky) color scheme. Not on the Sunday color strip, and not if the dailies were in color. Regulars here know how I feel about this ridiculous colorization.
Darryl Heine almost 10 years ago
Climb-up!
This was a delited scene in the storyboard for “It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown”.
marshalljpeters Premium Member almost 10 years ago
He’s probably trying to prove himself to himself.
summerdog86 almost 10 years ago
OK, CB, now just say…..“Top that!”
wingalls almost 10 years ago
Hang in there, Charlie Brown.
Aaron Saltzer almost 10 years ago
Too bad there isn’t a “good team manager” contest. I always thought Charlie Brown had a good chance of winning one of them, at least.
Godfreydaniel almost 10 years ago
Les from “Funky Winkerbean” never could climb the rope in gym class (or he would get stuck partway up). Probably influenced by Charlie Brown!
neverenoughgold almost 10 years ago
Not that climbing a rope is easy; it’s not! However, as many of you know, with proper use of the feet, almost anyone can do it. Of course, the distance you can climb is quite dependent upon your strength and agility.Did it when younger; will never do it now…
David Rickard Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Did anyone, who was not actually an athlete, ever climb one of those frelling gym ropes?
Snoopy_Fan almost 10 years ago
Only four feet again???
The Fly Hunter almost 10 years ago
Surely, Charlie Brown, you HAD to know this one would end in disaster!
Number Three almost 10 years ago
Awww!
xxx
Snoopy67 almost 10 years ago
Can’t Say Charlie Brown doesn’t try hard. I gave up a lot.
Chapmandu almost 10 years ago
With a good pair of scissors, some paste, and a large collection of strips, it’s possible to write your own. Try it! (And don’t forget to apply lurid colors liberally in the third frame)
.uʍop ǝpısdn ǝɹɐ no⅄ about 3 years ago
3rd Time’s the charm!