An unusual strip in that Schroeder is happy to accept a gift from Lucy – look at his body language in the second panel. This makes me wonder whether Schroeder and Lucy mostly interact in a normal, amicable way off-camera (i.e. when Schulz’s pen isn’t turned on them).
I read Elton John’s autobiography, “Me”. He’s amazingly modest for being ELTON FREAKING JOHN. It was an enjoyable read, if you can get over the fact that he sometimes forgets that not everyone knows some of the more obscure British slang. But seriously, Reggie Dwight definitely had a hand in the writing, if you know what I mean.
In Bloom County, Oliver Wendell Jones’ mother got him a Michael Jackson glove – which, of course, the young computer hacker had no use for. But he was polite to Mom: “Like it?” “I’m in paradise – where’s the other one?”
It’s odd that Beethoven’s birthdate is Dec.17 when birth records show a baptismal on the 16th. This suggests his birth could’ve been earlier still, at least the 15th. Ah, Ludwig, you were always a bit mysterious.
Given how most of the time Schroeder barely even pretends to tolerate Lucy, I’m surprised he’s faking enthusiasm for her inappropriate gift. Unless maybe he’s just glad that she’s gotten into the spirit of his favorite holiday?
This wasn’t the first time Elton John was mentioned by Schulz. Here is one from earlier in 1975 (republished on 4/3/2022): https://www.gocomics.com/peanuts/2022/04/03
jagedlo over 1 year ago
Happy Beethoven’s Birthday, everyone!
ronaldspence over 1 year ago
at least it’s not a rocket…man!
Mr Nobody over 1 year ago
The windshield wiper pair was always my favorite.
Baarorso over 1 year ago
Say Lucy, for Beethoven’s birthday, you should have gifted him Beethoven Glasses, not Elton John ones.;-D
knutdl over 1 year ago
Roll over Beethoven
mccollunsky over 1 year ago
Does Schroder have blue eyes? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CiyKeSnSxk
su43dipta over 1 year ago
Lucy, now you’ll never have him.
therese_callahan2002 over 1 year ago
At the time this strip was published, “Island Girl” was on the charts.
cdillon85 over 1 year ago
That’s why they call it the blues.
littlejohn Premium Member over 1 year ago
Does a rhinestone costume come with the glasses? And a candelabra for the piano?
dcdete. over 1 year ago
And some web sites say Beethoven was actually born on December 17, not on the 16th! I guess Schulz liked to be a day earlier rather than be too late.
Decepticomic over 1 year ago
It’s a good look… For Elton.
Hazelnut King over 1 year ago
An unusual strip in that Schroeder is happy to accept a gift from Lucy – look at his body language in the second panel. This makes me wonder whether Schroeder and Lucy mostly interact in a normal, amicable way off-camera (i.e. when Schulz’s pen isn’t turned on them).
The Fly Hunter over 1 year ago
Captain Fantastic.
mckeonfuneralhomebx over 1 year ago
Weren’t they both gay?
Wren Fahel over 1 year ago
I read Elton John’s autobiography, “Me”. He’s amazingly modest for being ELTON FREAKING JOHN. It was an enjoyable read, if you can get over the fact that he sometimes forgets that not everyone knows some of the more obscure British slang. But seriously, Reggie Dwight definitely had a hand in the writing, if you know what I mean.
Kaputnik over 1 year ago
He wishes she’d just go out, like a candle in the wind.
One of the 12 monkeys over 1 year ago
Goodbye yellow brick Road !!!!
constantine48 over 1 year ago
That was still a few years before Elton John was married to his wife.
tripwire45 over 1 year ago
The implications are staggering.
dflak over 1 year ago
That’s SIR Elton John to you.
Darryl Heine over 1 year ago
Now play Elton’s “Step Into Christmas”, Schroeder!
Ellis97 over 1 year ago
It’s a rare instance of a pop culture reference in the Peanuts canon.
rlfekete1 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Well, Elton is Classically trained.
Zoomer&Yeti over 1 year ago
Don’t Go Breaking His Heart, Lucy!
Zebrastripes over 1 year ago
Inspirational props…
Count Olaf Premium Member over 1 year ago
Nice gift for Schroder. Elton John is gay, too.
jrankin1959 over 1 year ago
In Bloom County, Oliver Wendell Jones’ mother got him a Michael Jackson glove – which, of course, the young computer hacker had no use for. But he was polite to Mom: “Like it?” “I’m in paradise – where’s the other one?”
preacherman over 1 year ago
It’s odd that Beethoven’s birthdate is Dec.17 when birth records show a baptismal on the 16th. This suggests his birth could’ve been earlier still, at least the 15th. Ah, Ludwig, you were always a bit mysterious.
rossevrymn over 1 year ago
nice gift
uniquename over 1 year ago
Was Sparky an Elton John fan?
johndifool over 1 year ago
Hey, it made the Terminator look cool…
maverick1usa over 1 year ago
Lucy, being thoughtful?
John Jorgensen over 1 year ago
Given how most of the time Schroeder barely even pretends to tolerate Lucy, I’m surprised he’s faking enthusiasm for her inappropriate gift. Unless maybe he’s just glad that she’s gotten into the spirit of his favorite holiday?
Sir Ruddy Blighter, Jr. over 1 year ago
Ohhhh, so THAT’s the Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
198.23.5.11 over 1 year ago
Next year’s present will be a gold lame’ jACKET
txmystic over 1 year ago
Awesome.
Totally awesome.
EnlilEnkiEa over 1 year ago
For your birthday she’s buying you Liberace’s garb.
WCraft Premium Member over 1 year ago
Doubt Mr. Shultz would’ve done this cartoon if he had known then what we all know now.
dlaemmerhirt999 over 1 year ago
PLAY FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND/LOVE LIES BLEEDING!!!!
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 1 year ago
Schulz was quite judicious with the contemporary pop culture references. Schroeder should hope Lucy doesn’t ask him to learn ‘Benny and the Jets’.
dawnsterner59 over 1 year ago
It’s the thought that counts.. and he Schroeder, you look kinda sexy there. .. Haha
Andre721 over 1 year ago
This wasn’t the first time Elton John was mentioned by Schulz. Here is one from earlier in 1975 (republished on 4/3/2022): https://www.gocomics.com/peanuts/2022/04/03
gobbledygook over 1 year ago
I bet Elton has this framed on his wall somewhere in his mansion.