Peanuts by Charles Schulz for February 13, 2020

But he does deserve one

I called it. Charlie Brown will arrive at his “testimonial dinner” and no one will show up.

It’s not about whether he’s a good manager or not, Patty, but whether he worked hard for the team is all that matters.

harsh, isn’t it, Linus van Pelt?

Does that mean that any time you give a compliment that’s false, you’re a hypocrite?

Its going down the drain.

So, the obvious solution to this dilemma is for no one to come to the testimonial dinner, thereby crushing poor Charlie Brown’s soul once again. Kind of like pulling the football away at the last second, leaving him disconsolate in the belief that none of his “friends” really care for him very much. Or perhaps, Linus, as the conscience of the group, can rescue him from this fate. We shall see…

‘Red Buttons’ never got a ceremonial dinner either CB … you’re in good company.

Why can’t he just have one good thing?

I would think the dinner is for Charlie Brown being a great kid and tireless worker; not for being a great (or even competent) Baseball manager.

I’m just thinking of the old saying: “With friends like this, who needs enemies?”

When has knowing that they’re wrong ever stopped hypocrites before?

As Charlie Brown would say, “Good grief.” The testimonial dinner need not be – should not be – hypocritical at all. They certainly can celebrate his dedication and passion without caring about the W/L record. The world would be a better place if everyone gave his/her best effort in the areas they care about, as Charlie Brown does for baseball. The fact that he keeps coming back year after year instead of giving up and quitting – that alone is worthy of honor.

You know Patty, sir, a boy shouldn’t hit a girl.

DON’T CALL ME…oh, never mind…

You are so indecisive Peppermint Patty! Just be a good friend to Charlie Brown! He deserves some respect!

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I don’t mind a hypocritical dinner so long as there’s pie for dessert.

White lies and manners are the grease that keeps society moving. I’d rather tell a white lie and be kind than be a righteous a**hole.

Silly Patty. Good or bad,he is devoted to doing the best he can and that deserves a dinner.

It doesn’t have to be about his skill as a ballplayer or even as a manager, because he only does both for love of the game (and goodness knows nobody else is stepping up to do it). Why not just make it into an appreciation for all of his hard work and dedication?

As I realized last week, Charlie Brown isn’t nearly as bad a manager as he is a player. He’s got the worst team in the area (save for a couple of forefits, at this point the few times they won were when he wasn’t there), that should say he’s as bad a manager as a player. But look at one simple fact, he manages to convince them to all play on HIS team.

Wow – Peppermint Patty in a dress? I’ve not seen that before. Give Charlie Brown a break for once and have the dinner.

Define “Good…”

That and the fact that you should never hit a person who wears glasses.

Sentiments running high over here.

In the grand scheme of things, Charlie Brown IS a good manager… he is always there, always tries to get his ragtag team to work together, supports them, and basically, does what a manager is supposed to do. Granted, they almost never win a game, but, a less than good player, does not mean he’s a less than good manager.