Snoopy is legendary Charlie Brownthe canine is in Peanut continuity, and all through their relationship, Charlie Brown was beneath the impression that he and Snoopy have been finest associates. Nonetheless, after rereading some Peanut comedian books, I had a shocking conclusion: Snoopy doesn't even know Charlie Brown's title. Snoopy is aware of that Charlie Brown is answerable for feeding and taking good care of him, however this looks like essentially the most of their relationship (from Snoopy's perspective) - and actually, that is essentially the most 'Charlie Brown' factor that has ever occurred to Charlie Brown in Peanut.
The proof that Snoopy doesn't really know Charlie Brown's title isn't simply present in a single story arc and even only a month's price of harvesting. Peanut comics, however all through your complete comedian e-book collection. As an alternative of referring to Charlie Brown by his actual title, Snoopy merely calls him “The Spherical-Headed Child”, and there's no scarcity of cases the place Snoopy calls Charlie Brown by this 'nickname', making this an actual operating joke. in every single place. Peanut canon.
For a couple of purpose, “The Spherical-Headed Child” is a reasonably insulting nickname for Snoopy to present Charlie Brown. Firstly, it attracts consideration to Charlie Brown's huge, spherical head, which is an added insecurity that I firmly imagine an sad boy like Charlie Brown merely doesn't want in his life. Secondly (and most clearly), it's an insult as a result of it's not a nickname; is a stand-in for Charlie Brown's actual title, as Snoopy merely refuses to study it.
Nonetheless, I discovered a glimmer of hope in Charlie Brown's relationship with Snoopy: Snoopy nonetheless cares deeply about Charlie Brown. Snoopy might not know his title (or not wish to study it), however all through Peanuts — even within the strips above — Snoopy makes it clear that he loves “The Spherical-Headed Child.” Snoopy is aware of that Charlie Brown will at all times convey him meals when he's hungry, he offers Charlie Brown Christmas presents and even wished to introduce Charlie Brown to his mom, which just about makes the truth that he doesn't know his title virtually forgivable.
Charlie Brown's title is extra recognizable than his present's title, however Snoopy doesn't comprehend it but
Snoopy not realizing Charlie Brown's title - calling him "The Spherical-Headed Child" - is fairly hilarious, however I believe this example from a meta perspective is even funnier. Give it some thought,'Charlie Brown'is extra widespread and recognizable than'Peanut' when contemplating the collection as a complete. This has solely confirmed true with vacation promotions. For instance, two of the preferred are the Halloween and Christmas specials, however the title 'Peanut' just isn't present in any of them. They're referred to as “It's the Nice Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas”. See a sample?
What I'm saying is that Charlie Brown is the principle character in Peanutand his title grew to become extra synonymous with the franchise than the precise title of the franchise itself. That's why I discover it so hilarious that regardless of this, Snoopy nonetheless doesn't know Charlie Brown's title. Actually everybody is aware of Charlie Brown's title besides Snoopy, and Snoopy is his canine! Positive, Snoopy loves Charlie Brown and feels secure in his presence, however come on, he must study his title – at this level, it's simply an insult (albeit a really, very humorous one).
That is removed from Snoopy's solely hilarious joke in Peanuts
Snoopy has no scarcity of jokes, particularly along with his alter egos
Snoopy calling Charlie Brown “The Spherical-Headed Child” is certainly a hilarious joke in Peanuts, however it's removed from Snoopy's just one — even with regards to nicknames or alternate personas. Charlie Brown wasn't the one one Snoopy gave a nickname to, as he additionally gave quite a lot of to himself. The likes of 'WWI Flying Ace', 'World Well-known Golf Professional' and – after all – 'Joe Cool' are simply a few of the alternate personas Snoopy has taken on over time. And the very best half? These alter egos preserve coming again.
None of them are simply “distinctive,” that means every of them Snoopy's alter egos It's your individual joke Peanutand they're all hilarious. Nonetheless, whereas that is removed from Snoopy's solely joke, I believe Snoopy referring to Charlie Brown as "The Spherical-Headed Child" could be the funniest, each from a world perspective and a meta perspective. However even after discovering this weird fact in Peanut lore, I nonetheless can hardly imagine it Snoopy really don't know Charlie Browntitle.