The gang takes a cockeyed look at the Peanuts strips that make you go “hmmm.” From Charlie Brown sharpening himself to the beauty of a girl named Truffles, it doesn’t get weirder than this.

Strips we discuss and the original episode names:

Truffles - March 31 & April 1, 1975 - 1975 Part 1

Spike and Woodstock on the Moon - October 6, 1995 - 1995 Part 1

Pencil Sharpener - January 25, 1990 - 1990 Part 1

Tapioca Pudding - September 4, 1986 - 1986 Part 1

School Building - January 8-9, 1976 - 1976 Part 1

Finale of Mr. Sack - July 5, 1973 - 1973 Part 1

Sentient Blanket - March 17, 1965 - 1965 Part 1

The Whirly Dog - March 14, 1960 - 1960 Part 1

Schroeder Meta Strip - October 1, 1952 - 1952 Part 2

Charlotte Braun — November 30, 1954 — 1954 Part 2

Transcript available at UnpackingPeanuts.com

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