Long before this, there was a strip that had Charlie Brown and Snoopy looking for a Mother’s Day card for Snoopy’s mom. They decided on one that read, “Dear Mom. You are the sweetest mother. I love you more than any other.” Snoopy just kept going, “Wahhh!” as they bought , addressed, and mailed it, causing CB to say, “These holidays are hard on us all.”
H. L. Mencken said that holidays were just excuses to pay royalties to Irving Berlin, though I don’t know if Berlin ever wrote a song about Mother’s Day.
Upon reflection, Woody might realized that a gilded cage for old mum might be just the place for her to live out her remaining years. For those of you that still have moms, visit them today. For those of us, whose moms have already gone on, remember them.
As before, Woodstock’s plight reminds us not everyone grows up blessed to have a loving mother in their lives. I do wish you all a pleasant Sunday and pray you have others in your lives now that bless you. And a Happy Mother’s Day for all mothers.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! Another angle to consider: Not all moms are good moms. Some kids (little and big) only feel a lot of hurt on mother’s day when all they see are messages about a family situation that just doesn’t apply to them. So while I will be wishing a sincere happy mother’s day to many people today (my own mom included!), I think it’s important to keep in mind that this day – and its counterpart in june – are not universally happy days for everyone in our lives.
Asharah 12 months ago
Did you send your Mom a card Snoopy?
ronaldspence 12 months ago
Happy Mother’s day to all the moms, especially the dog moms
angelolady Premium Member 12 months ago
Cut out my tongue!! LOL
orinoco womble 12 months ago
Here in Europe Mother’s Day was May 7.
thevideostoreguy 12 months ago
Woodstock, you think THAT’S bad, you should see what Opus goes through this time every year.
jasonsnakelover 12 months ago
Me
knutdl 12 months ago
Good question.
californiamonty 12 months ago
Who came up with this holiday? Anna Jarvis, that’s who.
Hazelnut King 12 months ago
Mother’s Day should be celebrated every day. Mums should be spoiled and treated like royalty every single day of the year.
The Reader Premium Member 12 months ago
This holiday is for the birds!
Purple People Eater 12 months ago
To answer Snoopy’s question, for the ones that don’t commemmorate an actual event, I think it’s retailers that invent them.
therese_callahan2002 12 months ago
Long before this, there was a strip that had Charlie Brown and Snoopy looking for a Mother’s Day card for Snoopy’s mom. They decided on one that read, “Dear Mom. You are the sweetest mother. I love you more than any other.” Snoopy just kept going, “Wahhh!” as they bought , addressed, and mailed it, causing CB to say, “These holidays are hard on us all.”
Pogostiks Premium Member 12 months ago
At the top of the cartoon are several ways to say Mom in different languages. Does anyone know which language ANAQ is ?
stringer831 12 months ago
H. L. Mencken said that holidays were just excuses to pay royalties to Irving Berlin, though I don’t know if Berlin ever wrote a song about Mother’s Day.
cdillon85 12 months ago
Wow, Snoopy. Really put your paw in your mouth there.
rhartt4363 12 months ago
Card companies invent them to sell cards.
Darryl Heine 12 months ago
What does Snoopy mean by “Cut out my tongue”?
preacherman 12 months ago
Upon reflection, Woody might realized that a gilded cage for old mum might be just the place for her to live out her remaining years. For those of you that still have moms, visit them today. For those of us, whose moms have already gone on, remember them.
MY DOG IS MY CO PILOT 12 months ago
In the UK and Ireland it was on Sun, 19 March . Here it was always on the 4th Sunday in Lent.
Ellis97 12 months ago
Snoopy’s just mad because his mother is no longer with him.
airbrushingsunshine 12 months ago
Hey, Duluth was mentioned! Hum?, Minnesota or Georgia?
Count Olaf Premium Member 12 months ago
Hallmark
Geophyzz 12 months ago
Local sensitivity squads want to remove all mention of Mothers Day from the schools, to avoid offending children without moms.
Sir Isaac 12 months ago
Today is also National Dance Like A Chicken Day.
Droptma Styx 12 months ago
Don’t caged birds live longer?
wongo 12 months ago
Amen to that Bro.
akachman Premium Member 12 months ago
Invented by card and candy makers. If you like your mom, it should be a daily acknowledgment.
Just-me 12 months ago
Hallmark invents them…
Autological 12 months ago
Happy Hallmark Day!!! When you care enough to support the bums who made up all these Hallmark days!
Otis Rufus Driftwood 12 months ago
As before, Woodstock’s plight reminds us not everyone grows up blessed to have a loving mother in their lives. I do wish you all a pleasant Sunday and pray you have others in your lives now that bless you. And a Happy Mother’s Day for all mothers.
stamps 12 months ago
I hope it’s a gilded cage at least.
hooglah 12 months ago
Hallmark!!!!!
Can't Sleep 12 months ago
One thing I love about this strip is that the characters make the same mistakes as real people.
ilovecomics*infinity 12 months ago
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! Another angle to consider: Not all moms are good moms. Some kids (little and big) only feel a lot of hurt on mother’s day when all they see are messages about a family situation that just doesn’t apply to them. So while I will be wishing a sincere happy mother’s day to many people today (my own mom included!), I think it’s important to keep in mind that this day – and its counterpart in june – are not universally happy days for everyone in our lives.
ladykat 12 months ago
Now, Snoopy, be nice. Woodstock is being optimistic.
T... 12 months ago
Right On! Finally…
Decepticomic 12 months ago
Corporations.
Natarose 12 months ago
Woodrow Wilson put it in effect 109 years ago.
Templo S.U.D. 12 months ago
Way to go, Snoopy.
Dkram 12 months ago
Hay, Snoopy, what about your mother at Daisy Hill Puppy Farm.
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Hirkala 12 months ago
This strip pulled on my heart strings.
198.23.5.11 12 months ago
Come to me,my Melancholy Birdie….
dogday Premium Member 12 months ago
It’s amazing how many ways there are to be heart-warming!
NaturLvr 12 months ago
Yeah, Snoop, please don’t wish the dreaded birdcage on ANY bird!
baraktorvan 12 months ago
Simple: greedy Hallmark.