There was a strip in which Charlie Brown said that children are the victims of sin and dishonor, and are the ones who suffer. When Snoopy showed his own pain, CB said, “Yes, and dogs, too. Dogs also suffer.” To which Snoopy replied, “Thank you.”
She should read his Iife story. He has experienced real life; prejudice, separation from family, love, loss, learning, internal and external conflict, war, travel, friendship, athletic competition, patriotism, loyalty, and endless more.
Reminds me of Wodehouse’s wonderful Jeeves and Wooster. At one point, when Wooster is separated from Jeeves (and has to select his own clothing, etc) he comments that now he understands what true suffering is!
My Mom liked the movie The Song of Bernadette. Near the end, an old nun tells Bernadette that she, unlike the old nun, doesn’t know suffering. The old nun says the time she spends in prayer causes her painful knees, hoarse voice, and a dry, sore throat. . Bernadette then reveals she is seriously ill. The doctor comes and diagnoses tuberculosis of bones, adding it must have caused her unbearable pain.
A classic. I’ve always remembered this strip and its wonderful punch line. I wonder if puppies and kitties have memories of such things. Suffering is surely in the mind—or in the tail—of the sufferer.
marilynnbyerly about 3 years ago
Suffering is over-rated.
Templo S.U.D. about 3 years ago
not easy being a writer, is it?
su43dipta about 3 years ago
Did it happen on a dark and stormy night? Then probably you should forgive them for not seeing your tail in the dark.
Leojim about 3 years ago
Yeah, I remember one time when the toilet seat smacked my tail…………… oh wait, that wasn’t my tail.
ronaldspence about 3 years ago
Panel 5 Snoopy pulls a Clifford the Big Red Dog and changes size dramatically
hariseldon59 about 3 years ago
Not to mention all those times when Charlie Brown was late with his supper.
in-dubio-pro-rainbow about 3 years ago
Now, that Lucy’s stepped on your tale, you suffer again!
TampaFanatic1 about 3 years ago
Don’t be so down Snoopy, everyone is a critic nowadays (or 1974 when this first came out).
cosman about 3 years ago
Dein kampf, Snoop..
littlejohn Premium Member about 3 years ago
Need some background music. Maybe some blues from the 1930s would fit today’s theme.
therese_callahan2002 about 3 years ago
There was a strip in which Charlie Brown said that children are the victims of sin and dishonor, and are the ones who suffer. When Snoopy showed his own pain, CB said, “Yes, and dogs, too. Dogs also suffer.” To which Snoopy replied, “Thank you.”
jagedlo about 3 years ago
Like you know what it is to suffer, Lucy?
Darryl Heine about 3 years ago
Dogstoevski? Who’s he? There’s also no such thing as a book called “It’s Been a Hard Life”.
Major Matt Mason Premium Member about 3 years ago
“Dogstoevski” for the win.
heathcliff2 about 3 years ago
She should read his Iife story. He has experienced real life; prejudice, separation from family, love, loss, learning, internal and external conflict, war, travel, friendship, athletic competition, patriotism, loyalty, and endless more.
dflak about 3 years ago
I silently laugh when I hear people complain about “First World Problems.”
Ellis97 about 3 years ago
What about when your old owner had to take you back to the farm?
ChristineMurphy about 3 years ago
Poor Snoopy. That’s traumatic!
SunflowerGirl100 about 3 years ago
Reminds me of Wodehouse’s wonderful Jeeves and Wooster. At one point, when Wooster is separated from Jeeves (and has to select his own clothing, etc) he comments that now he understands what true suffering is!
vacman about 3 years ago
Then there was a the time the round headed kid was 10 minutes late with my dinner.
summerdog about 3 years ago
You have to suffer to know how splendid not suffering is.
KEA about 3 years ago
sounds like the people who won’t wear masks ‘cuz it’s such an inconvenience
timinwsac Premium Member about 3 years ago
Oh that’s nothing…..I grew up before the internet, no computer games, no cell phones and at a time when tv only had three channels.
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 3 years ago
Suffering is in the eye of the beholder.
raybarb44 about 3 years ago
Ouch!…..
Jogger2 about 3 years ago
My Mom liked the movie The Song of Bernadette. Near the end, an old nun tells Bernadette that she, unlike the old nun, doesn’t know suffering. The old nun says the time she spends in prayer causes her painful knees, hoarse voice, and a dry, sore throat. . Bernadette then reveals she is seriously ill. The doctor comes and diagnoses tuberculosis of bones, adding it must have caused her unbearable pain.
I❤️Peanuts about 3 years ago
A classic. I’ve always remembered this strip and its wonderful punch line. I wonder if puppies and kitties have memories of such things. Suffering is surely in the mind—or in the tail—of the sufferer.
Best Commenter Ever about 3 years ago
You’re in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!
Buckeye67 about 3 years ago
Lucy is a good one to talk. She only makes other people suffer.
geese28 about 3 years ago
I think snoopy suffered enough being around Lucy
knight1192a about 3 years ago
Wrong Lucy. He has to put up with you. That’s serious suffering.
PaulV1 about 3 years ago
Hardship is in the nerves of the beholder.
donwestonmysteries about 3 years ago
Dogstoevski: what a hoot.
Sailor46 USN 65-95 about 3 years ago
Truth is everybody suffers, to live you just gotta find your way through and past it.
edonline about 3 years ago
Sometimes that round headed kid doesn’t bring Snoopy his dinner whenever he wants. Talk about suffering!
DCBakerEsq about 3 years ago
An artist must suffer for his craft.
hagarthehorrible about 3 years ago
Besides, being a typist can be hard life.
gammaguy about 3 years ago
Dogstoevski… That PUNishment is a Crime.
Laurie Stoker Premium Member about 3 years ago
Poor puppy Snoopy!