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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Okay so maybe I was running late…and thought that maybe I should do A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, which is considerably shorter than doing The Pagemaster. I'll go to it eventually I promise.

Remember what I said about It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown being a seminal classic? Unfortunately, that's not A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, which isn't to say that it's bad. It's still heartwarming, except when Peppermint Patty is a massive dick, and funny in its own way. It's just missing something that It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown had. I can't quite put my finger on it, but I know it's missing…whatever "it" is.

And remember kids, it's about being thankful and spending time with friends and family, not having a full Thanksgiving dinner prepared by children, a dog, and a bird at the last minute.

Plot in a Nutshell: Oh my gawd you guys it's Thanksgiving! Charlie Brown and Sally are excited to go to their grandma's for dinner, but then that child with no filter that everyone secretly hates Peppermint Patty invites herself, Marcie, and Franklin over to Charlie Brown's for dinner. Charlie Brown is in a bind! Linus suggests that they make something for the uninvited guests and then go his grandma's later. Chef Snoopy, Linus, and Charlie Brown make toast, jelly beans, pretzel sticks, and popcorn for dinner. After Peppermint Patty is a total ungrateful ho to Charlie Brown, Marcie tells her she's being unreasonable. Peppermint Patty apologizes to Charlie Brown, while being uncomfortably flirtatious, and his grandma decides to have everyone over for Thanksgiving! Awww she's the best. Snoppy and Woodstock have their own gigantic turkey for dinner.

WTF: Why the fuck did Peppermint Patty, Marcie, and Franklin's families leave them alone on Thanksgiving? Who does that?!??! Why hasn't an adult told Peppermint Patty that her behavior is completely unacceptable? Charlie Brown's grandma was very nice to have all the children over for dinner, but does she have enough food? Is Snoopy's doghouse a TARDIS? I swear it's bigger on the inside. One last thing---OMG WOODSTOCK IS EATING TURKEY. ISN'T THAT CANNIBALISM?!

Fun Facts are Fun: Peppermint Patty and Marcie are voiced by male actors.

The Verdict: It's worth a watch around Thanksgiving.

Next week it's time for a Disney classic starring Native Americans and Christian Bale. It's Pocahontas time!