Ever wish you were animated?

June 1, 2006 · Filed Under zeitgeist

An intriguing question — Have you ever wished you were animated?

Yup. I’ll admit it. I did.

I grew up rather obsessed with the Peanuts/Charlie Brown universe, with the apex being roundabouts 4th grade. The genius of Charles Schulz has always appealed to me, and I’m pretty sure that it always will. I would’ve jumped at the chance to live in Charlie Brown’s neighborhood, even for a day. Sympathize with Charlie Brown. Talk theology with Linus. Hang with Snoopy & check out his van Gogh. You know, the standard stuff. A simpler time that really wasn’t all that simple…

In later years, I got more involved with the Archie Comics universe. I would’ve really liked to live in Riverdale, and be a part of the gang. Hang with the guys. Play pranks on the ‘Bee. Get a soda at Pop Tate’s. Rescue Betty from the indignity of playing second fiddle to that spoiled brat Veronica.

I’ve enjoyed a great many other cartoons & comic strips over the years, but those are really the only two that I’ve ever wanted to live in and/or be a part of.

What about y’all?

-ghp

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Tags: cartoons, pop culture