Charlie Brown’s Greatest Failure Is Exactly Why ‘Peanuts’ Still Matters

Charlie Brown's Greatest Failure Is Exactly Why 'Peanuts' Still Matters




For over 75 years, Charlie Brown has been playing the game of losing. He has played baseball and lost, had his heart broken by the girl with the red hair, watched helplessly as his kites got caught in trees, and, above all, relied on Lucy to hold a football, knowing full well she would never let him kick it. Indeed, he has managed to make a good living despite being the loser, whose persona is defined by his losses and failures.


For over 75 years, Charlie Brown has been playing the game of losing. He has played baseball and lost, had his heart broken by the girl with the red hair, watched helplessly as his kites got caught in trees, and, above all, relied on Lucy to hold a football, knowing full well she would never let him kick it. Indeed, he has managed to make a good living despite being the loser, whose persona is defined by his losses and failures.

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