Snoopy is Joe Cool

Snoopy is a fictional character in the long running comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz. He is Charlie Brown's pet beagle and best friend. Snoopy began his life in the strip as a fairly conventional dog, but eventually evolved into the strip's most dynamic character - and among the most recognizable comic characters in the world. The original drawings of Snoopy were "slightly patterned" after Spike, one of Schulz's childhood dogs.

Snoopy, whose fictional birthday has been established as October 4, made his first appearance in the strip of October 4, 1950, two days after the strip premiered. He was first identified by name on November 10. Schulz was originally going to call him "Sniffy" (as described in the 25th anniversary book), until he discovered that name was used in a different comic strip. He changed it to "Snoopy" after remembering that his late mother Dena Schulz had commented that if their family were ever to acquire a third dog, it should be called Snoopy, an affectionate term in Norwegian (the actual term is "Snuppa").

Snoopy first appeared as his alter ego Joe Cool in the 1972 cartoon "You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown."

As Joe Cool, Snoopy puts on his dark sunglasses and leans against the wall, lounging and reeking of coolness. It just doesn't get any cooler than that.

Joe Cool...startin' today.
Hey, it looks a little cloudy,
But that's okay...'cause he's Joe Cool

Joe Cool...dressin' up right,
Going out to catch a lady to take out tonight.
Put the shades on...precious pearly white;
Lookin' casual, feelin' dynomite.

Joe Cool...struttin' the streets,
Trying to impress each little darling he meets.
He says, "Hey baby...how 'bout a midnight snack?"
She says, "Got a date already; I'll catch you later, Jack."

He says, "Take it easy baby.
Don't come on too strong.
What's your hurry? You got all day long."

Joe Cool...he heads home.
But he's not sure.
Yeah, he's thumbing his finger
Through his little black book.
Now here's one you ain't seen for a while.

You know, the little French cutie
With the little pretty smile.
Dial that number; flash all of your charms
If you want that babe, that baby in your arms.

I said, Joe Cool, well, he got that date.
He showed up not a minute early, not a minute too late.
He sais, "Hey baby...here's a flower for you."
She said, "Come a little closer.
I've got something for you, too."

Keep it light now...playin' by the rules.
Then she slaps him; he feels like a fool.
He says "Hey baby...what did you do that for?"
She says, "You ain't called me
In at least a year or more."

He heads home...but he's no fool.
He may not have a girlfriend but,
At least he's cool...Joe Cool.

Joe Cool...he'll be okay.
Just remember tomorrow is another day.
Oh yes...Joe Cool.

Joe Cool...back in school.
Hangin' round

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