Ben Folds favors Charlie Brown over Snoopy due to his emotional complexity. Though not initially a fan of 'Peanuts,' Folds appreciates its music and storytelling. His work includes writing songs for the Apple TV special 'It's the Small Things, Charlie Brown' and 'Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical.' Folds recognizes the responsibility of representing these characters authentically. He believes 'Peanuts' offers a sophisticated and empathetic perspective on life, which allows for deeper themes in children's content.
There's a lot of deep stuff there. 'Peanuts,' like 'Mister Rogers,' presents an empathetic and nuanced, not dumbed-down view of the world, and that is rare for kids programming.
I think it's good that I came to fully appreciate the world of 'Peanuts' as an adult. It's a lot of responsibility.
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