Peanuts by Charles Schulz for June 09, 1957

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Charlie Brown follows Lucy. He asks, "You know what?"(BR) (BR) "No...what?" Lucy asks as they walk over a hill.(BR) (BR) Charlie Brown and Lucy stand at the wall. He says, "It's depressing to realize that you're so insignificant. You haven't got a chance ever to become president.."(BR) (BR) "It wouldn't be so bad if I thought I had SOME chance.." He leans against a tree. Lucy faces him: "Well, maybe you HAVE, Charlie Brown..."(BR) (BR) Lucy stands in front of him and considers, "Maybe through some FANTASTIC stroke of luck you'll get be president!"(BR) (BR) She faces him: "Maybe through some BIZARRE twist of fate, you'll be elected!"(BR) (BR) "MAYBE, THROUGH SOME OUTRAGEOUS, MONSTROUS AND ATROCIOUS TURN OF HISTORICAL EVENTS, YOU'LL BE PLACED IN THE WHITE HOUSE!!!" Lucy clasps her hands in horror.(BR) (BR) "MAYBE THROUGH THE MOST HIDEOUS.." Lucy throws her head back and shrieks. Charlie Brown walks off: "Good grief!!"(BR) (BR)