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6 facts about Snoopy that proves he's one of the coolest cartoon animals
Not only could he play the piano, but he was also a college student!
When you think of famous cartoon animals, which is the first that comes to mind? With so many options to choose from, it could be Mickey Mouse, Tweety Bird, or even Bugs Bunny. Yet, the one that many refer to as the coolest, famous cartoon animal is the one and only, Snoopy.
Snoopy isn't a regular dog. He goes on adventures and tries to fulfill his wildest dreams. Created by cartoonist Charles Schulz, Snoopy is one of Charlie Brown's best buds, and the Peanuts universe just wouldn't be the same without him.
Here are six facts about the dog that prove he is one of the coolest cartoon animals in history!
1. Snoopy was used to fulfill Charles Schulz's fantasies
In a dream world, one moment, you could be surfing on the moon, and the next, flying across town in a paper airplane. In reality, it's not possible, but this is why Charles Schulz used his illustration talents to make Snoopy. If Schulz wanted the dog to swim in the ocean with sharks, he would!
He is one of the first cartoon animals to be adventurous in this way.
2. He had many alter egos
For Snoopy, being a regular dog that went for walks and only barked wasn't his style. He had many alter egos throughout the Peanuts universe. He was known as flying ace and as cool joe, a college student. How cool is that?
3. Snoopy made it his mission to protect Charlie Brown
Dogs are known for their protective nature. They become family and make sure their relatives are safe. Snoopy protected Charlie Brown from many things, including his bullies.
4. He was the first cartoon to land on the moon
Imagine being the first cartoon animal to land on the moon. For Snoopy, it happened! Schulz gave this historical achievement to Snoopy in one of his artworks, and he was one proud dog!
5. Snoopy had a lot of musical talent
Snoopy, the artist, has a nice ring to it, right? The cartoon character often played the piano to showcase his talents and love for the form of expression.
6. He had a human appetite
Why eat dog food when you can enjoy things like steak or even a burger? This might not be possible for animals in real life, but that's the beauty of cartoons. Snoopy loved to eat, and he enjoyed food like pizza, too!
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Schulz comic strip is called Peanuts ?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_M._Schulz
https://www.metv.com/lists/8-interesting-and-surprising-facts-about-peanuts-creator-charles-m-schulz
It explains the " Peanuts " name in #7 of that story.
So I'm not going to include the hyperlink here.
But to those who are curious about what sparks the talent of a cartoonist's genius, it's interesting to research. I'll summarize by saying Charles Schultz was a complex individual, who's vast imagination was the main reason for what his fans have enjoyed for decades. CS was native to our Bay Area and received local press, but also a man who contributed much to his community!
The point to be made, is that Charlie Brown himself is not a personal portrait of the cartoonist himself. And someone researching his background would be surprised to find that out. Because I was curious in the beginning, I did so. Actually with a simple question which I'd heard as rumor.
His copyright empire was also immaculately designed and controlled initially. Image, very much guarded and protected. So some of what's been read is related to that purpose as well. Regarding what he created from scratch, he was certainly a genius. And maybe for that reason itself, we can appreciate the philosophy behind what fuels either "Charlie Brown's" 𝓦𝓲𝓼𝓱𝓯𝓾𝓵 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓴𝓲𝓷𝓰, 𝓸𝓻 𝓻𝓮𝓶𝓸𝓻𝓼𝓮 𝔀𝓮'𝓵𝓵 𝓷𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻 𝓴𝓷𝓸𝔀.