Why does Linus carry a blanket?

The phrase Linus blanket denotes an object, or occasionally a person, depended upon for reassurance and comfort. It was named after Linus van Pelt, a small boy who carries a blanket for comfort in the comic strip Peanuts, by the American cartoonist Charles Monroe Schulz
Charles Monroe Schulz
Charles Monroe "Sparky" Schulz (/ʃʊlts/; November 26, 1922 – February 12, 2000) was an American cartoonist and creator of the comic strip Peanuts (which featured the characters Charlie Brown and Snoopy, among many others).
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(1922-2000).
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Does Linus ever give up his blanket?

* On April 11, 1983, Linus claimed to be cured of his need for the blanket, but on April 23 it was back . By 1989, however, the security blanket was rarely seen in Peanuts; Schulz explained that Linus had finally "outgrown" it after 35 long years.
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What does Linus say he might do with his blanket as he grows up?

LUCY: You think you're so smart with that blanket. What are you gonna do with it when you grow up? LINUS: Maybe I'll make it into a sportcoat.
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Which Charlie Brown character always has a blanket?

In the American cartoon strip Peanuts, creator Charles M. Schulz's character Linus van Pelt carries around a blanket wherever he goes for comfort.
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Who carried the blanket in Snoopy?

Thoughtful and respectful, Linus is often the voice of reason among his peers. He is a deep thinker and a student of philosophy. Despite his run-ins with cantankerous Lucy, and the fact no one understands why he carries a security blanket, Linus remains delightfully hopeful.
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No Substitutes! Lucy Snatches Linus's Blanket



Are Linus and Lucy twins?

Lucy is Linus's big sister (and both are older siblings to Rerun, who doesn't play a major role in the film). Though Charlie Brown and Lucy are roughly the same age, he and Linus are best friends.
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Why does Charlie Brown have no hair?

Appearance. Charlie Brown is drawn with only a small curl of hair at the front of his head, and a little in the back. Though this is often interpreted as him being bald, Charles M. Schulz claimed that he saw Charlie Brown as having hair that was so light, and cut so short, that it could not be seen very easily.
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Does Linus have a lisp?

Christopher Shea gave Linus a minor lisp in A Charlie Brown Christmas. Linus' lisp is an infrequently recurring trait, depending on whoever is voicing him at the time.
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Why does Marcie call Peppermint Patty sir?

Though it's unclear exactly why Marcie calls Peppermint Patty “sir,” it may have started as a reaction to Peppermint Patty's strong, sometimes bossy personality or due to Marcie's poor eyesight. Though the nickname did seem to irritate her for a while, Peppermint Patty seems OK with it in the new movie.
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Who is the dirty character in Charlie Brown?

"Pig-Pen" is a fictional character in the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz. Whilst amiable, he is a young boy who is, except on rare occasions, extremely dirty and attracts a permanent cloud of dust.
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When Lucy asked Linus about getting rid of his blanket What did Linus say he'd do with it in the future?

7 When Lucy asked Linus about getting rid of his blanket, what did Linus say he'd do with it in the future? I swear, that kid would take his blanket to college if he could.
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What color was Linus blanket?

Linus almost always carries his blue security blanket, which debuted in the June 1, 1954, strip. He held it over his shoulder while sucking his thumb.
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How old is Linus Peanuts?

Linus Maurer, whose friend Charles M. Schulz borrowed his first name for Charlie Brown's blanket-wielding friend in "Peanuts," has died at age 90. Linus Maurer, a cartoonist and illustrator whose old friend and colleague Charles M.
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Why is Pigpen dirty?

Being constantly dirty is a trait that "Pig-Pen" is best known for. When he takes a deep breath (to sing, for example), the dust rises briefly around him. He sometimes refers to the cloud that surrounds him with pride as the dust of ancient civilizations.
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Is Schroeder from Peanuts autistic?

Schroeder is a high-functioning autistic. He gets along fine with some; others, not so much. Obsessed with Beethoven and his piano. Likes being around all the dancing fun, but doesn't dance, just plays DJ.
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What is Charlie Brown's signature look?

His signature zig-zag pattern first appeared on his formerly plain T-shirt on December 21, 1950. By April 25, 1952, his T-shirt was changed to a polo shirt with a collar and the zig-zag.
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How old is Sally in Charlie Brown?

In a strip appearing shortly after Sally's birth, Linus is seen scribbling calculations on a fence. When Charlie Brown wanders by, Linus asks him, "When I'm 22 and Sally is 17, do you think she'll go out with me?"
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What mental disorder does Charlie Brown have?

Well, voila! Enter the comic strip Peanuts. Charlie Brown is a model neurotic. He is prone to depression and anxiety and paralyzing fits of over-analysis.
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What is Charlie Brown's middle name?

He is still a good friend of Charles Schulz, creator of the “Peanuts” cartoon. The real Charlie Brown is Charlie Francis Brown, a sandy-haired 53-year-old bachelor who once was accused of sassing a policeman because he gave his name as Charlie Brown.
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What does Linus Call Sally?

Linus and Sally in A Charlie Brown Valentine. Sally has a crush on Linus, and calls him her "Sweet Babboo" (inspired by Schulz's wife Jeanie, who used to call him that) However, Linus does not really like Sally's love for him.
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