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Charles Schulz absolutely despised the name Peanuts

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The creator of the most beloved comic strip in American history deeply hated the title of his own life's work. Charles Schulz originally wanted to call it 'Li'l Folks,' but the syndicate executives forced the name 'Peanuts' onto him to avoid copyright issues. He went to his grave bitterly complaining that the title sounded totally meaningless and undignified.

Charles Schulz absolutely despised the name Peanuts
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