Dear novastar 6, Allright, I'm going to take your advice and try to cool down a bit. But I want to assure you of something because I can see you're obviously a Person who knows their Charlie Brown, and as such has my full respect. It is my LOVE for Snoopy that causes me such vexation. Contrast his behavior in "Race for Your life, Charlie Brown". In that film, he is as cool as can be, riding the Harley and repeatedly saving the day (operating the bulldozer after the rock slide, and, ultimatly, saving Woodstock from the evil cat) In this film, I find his usually helpful attitude (In general) just not there. Maybe I expect too much. Perhaps it was jet-lag. Whatever the reason, (Maybe the potentially dangerous situation) I confess it DID get to me. And by the way, It's been a VERY long time since I've seen the Valentine special. On your recommendation, I now vow to both watch and comment on it at the next opportunity.
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DominickMEvans
16 years ago
Schultz was not the most PC guy. It's pretty clear he was making fun of the French through Snoopy. He had a beret on and was acting like Marci was in the car.
I'd hardly call Snoopy compassionate. He seems to basically have the attitude towards Charlie Brown that he should be lucky to have a dog like him.
He constantly kisses Lucy just so she'll freak out.
He made Charlie Brown invisible and then forgot to turn him back (It's Magic, Charlie Brown). In fact, he messed up more than one kid in that special - even making Lucy levitate and then dropping her in mid-air!
He constantly is beating up on Woodstock, who is supposed to be his best friend.
It's a cartoon. Snoopy is supposed to be lovable but mischievous. I think you're reading too much into it because the world has become so PC we can no longer enjoy humor for humor's sake.
I love this movie. It's great!
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novastar_6
16 years ago
I agree, it's terrific.
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uruseiranma
16 years ago
This reminds me of a thread on the 'Snoopy Come Home' board, where there was much talk about the 'rather violent nature' of the scene where Linus and Snoopy brawl for the blanket-everything from Snoopy kicking Linus in the shins to Linus pinching Snoopy's nose.
It's me, your lovable dictator! Uh-oh. -Bender, Futurama
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brailsford
9 years ago
I think what most of us like about snoopy is he doesn't need words, he says everything through is actions, yeah sometimes it isn't the best things, in this movie he definitely has his issues and is a jerk but hey he gets punished for it, the kid on the plane, getting kicked out of the tennis court. And he comes through when it counts getting the hose and to put out the cheatau. Yeah he left them alone but I doubt he sensed they were in any real danger.
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movienut710
9 years ago
I guess I see what you mean, brailsford. At least as far as leaving them alone at the chateau. Perhaps Snoopy somehow instinctively sensed there was no real danger and knew and that no real harm would come to the kids, and that's why he repeatedly left guard duty for the cafe.
Still, it's a big risk to take with a homicidal sounding drunk on the loose.
Your other points are well taken also. It has been 7 years since this thread was begun, and I need to have a refresher viewing. That said, from what I do remember, it must have been humiliating to get tossed from Wimbledon like that. I hope he learned something then.
I honestly can't remember clearly the kid on the plane scene. Perhaps Snoopy gets socked? I must re-watch.
Anyway, thank you for Your reply. Have a good day
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