Peanuts: A Game-Changer in Simplicity

In 1950, Charles Schulz introduced Peanuts, a comic strip that defied the flashy, action-packed conventions of the time. Centered around Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and a group of philosophizing kids, Peanuts became an international sensation, thanks to its universal themes of failure, friendship, and perseverance.

What made Peanuts groundbreaking was its quiet genius. Schulz used minimalist art and witty dialogue to explore complex emotions. The strip wasn’t just funny—it was deeply introspective. By the 1960s, Peanuts had become a multimedia empire, inspiring merchandise, TV specials, and even an astronaut’s name (Snoopy) for the Apollo 10 lunar module.