It was about why Snoopy was only ever shown side-on on top of the doghouse. I can't remember the precise answer I gave but I do remember quoting Schulz's brilliant concept of Snoopy's ears acting like bird's claws and enabling him to lie on the doghouse without fear of falling off in his sleep.
Thanks for all the kind comments – I simply enjoy being able to share the music. Shoey, I converted to Boxstr because Podbean refused – REFUSED, GODAMMIT! – to process Ballboy.
THAT'S THE BEST SUBTLE PAUL SIMON REFERENCE EVER!! IT'S TAKEN ME 20 MINUTES TO GET IT!! GOD IT WAS BUGGING ME!! KEPT THINKING IT WAS BECK!!!
ReplyDeleteDonds for anything by Guaraldi. Mid November I start digging out Charlie Brown's Christmas. Stunning...
ReplyDeleteYears ago a friend made me a tape of Vince Guaraldi stuff (including the sublime Linus and Lucy) which I lost - so it's wonderful to hear this again.
ReplyDeleteOf course the Simpsons' Halloween Specials always start with a cartoon graveyard...
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ReplyDeletethis RR topic has made the most odd things spring up all over the place (and all over the Spill)!
Nice one Dorian!!
OK - confession time. I have over 100 Peanuts books and once had an answer to a question about Snoopy published in the Grauniad's Notes & Queries!
ReplyDeletewhat was the question??!?!??
ReplyDeleteIt was about why Snoopy was only ever shown side-on on top of the doghouse. I can't remember the precise answer I gave but I do remember quoting Schulz's brilliant concept of Snoopy's ears acting like bird's claws and enabling him to lie on the doghouse without fear of falling off in his sleep.
ReplyDeleteYay! Another Boxtr convert. sell those Podbean & Deezer shares now. Sell, sell, sell.
ReplyDeleteOh & a friend put Fluke on a mixtape for me. Loved it & didn't know what it was called til now - so thanks for that.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the kind comments – I simply enjoy being able to share the music. Shoey, I converted to Boxstr because Podbean refused – REFUSED, GODAMMIT! – to process Ballboy.
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