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Alright folks, settle in, and remember to keep your pumpkin spice at arm’s length—no guarantees it survives the next few minutes. I’m Marcus Ellery, your host, celebrity fact-checker, and underdog pumpkin patch enthusiast, here with the latest—yes, latest—on The Great Pumpkin. Because why cover real politicians when I can tackle manifestations of Linus’s seasonal delusions?

First up: the big 75th anniversary bash for Peanuts is still making headlines, which is frankly more than I can say about most things that debuted in 1950. Used Kids Records just hosted this Vince Guaraldi listening party apparently dedicated in part to “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” Imagine—a jazz-fueled tribute to an entity whose sole achievement is eternal absenteeism. Seriously, Great Pumpkin, call your agent. At this event, highlights included tracks from the Peanuts classics and even voiceovers by the sons of animation executive Lee Mendelson, explaining what those jazz pieces were about—because we all know you need context before you get too deep into existential gourd worship. Every attendant got a free sticker, which is great news for my laptop and even greater for everyone still using notebooks in 2025.

Meanwhile, Snoopy is apparently having a renaissance across social media. While some might see this as the rise of a beloved cartoon dog, I see it as the moment when The Great Pumpkin missed yet another chance to trend. Step up your meme game, o’ mystical squash! On TikTok, “Waiting for the Great Pumpkin” edits are everywhere, proving the youth of today still believe in fictional things that let them down—nostalgic, cathartic, and only slightly less disappointing than my self-watering planter.

In terms of newsworthy developments: there are no statements, no scandals, and not a single Paparazzi shot of The Great Pumpkin, because—and folks, this is crucial—he’s still not real. But the growing cultural nostalgia for Peanuts, especially during anniversary celebrations and social media resurgences, means the legend of The Great Pumpkin (the most famous no-show in all of holiday lore) is likely here to stay, at least in spirit and trending hashtags.

Thanks for sharing your pumpkin patch with me today. Smash that subscribe button if you never want to miss the moment when—just maybe—The Great Pumpkin finally appears, and don’t forget to search “Biography Flash” for more deep dives and awkward seasonal icons. I’ve been Marcus Ellery—rumpled, hopeful, and halfway convinced Linus is still out there somewhere, blanket in hand.

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