When it's good to be blue
On this day in history, October 23, Peyo Introduces The Smurfs (1958)
The Smurfs, or Les Schtroumpfs in French, are a fictional race of small blue creatures that live in a forest somewhere in Europe. The Belgian cartoonist Peyo introduced Smurfs to the world, but English-speakers perhaps know them best from the animated television series from Hanna-Barbera Productions. The Smurf franchise has spawned movies, television shows, figurines, and countless other merchandise. How did Peyo come up with the name for his famous creatures?
I used to have a decent collection of Smurfs, but my friend Deanna had a ton. All those boy Smurfs and only one girl?
ReplyDeleteI have a box of Smurfs I inherited from my grandmother. I am not a big fan, but they are kind of funny.
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