"THE CARTOON RASPBERRY MUSEUM"

_{CALVIN & HOBBES is a copyright of Universal Press Syndicate.}

"THBPBPTHPT!"
by: Bill Watterson

Very impressive attempts at tackling the spelling can be found in the forever brilliant Calvin & Hobbes. Mr. Watterson strives to capture the complexity and nuance of a properly executed raspberry.

"POO"

One of my favorite cartooning displays of the raspberry sound is featured on the classic "Whoopee Cushion" art. The artist has completely given up on trying to spell it - opting instead for the borderline-insane "Poo."

All I know is, there's nothing better than that dog being blown out of frame.

UNTITLED
by: Charles Schulz

In this early Peanuts drawing,
Charles Schulz didn't even give words a go.

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_{PEANUTS is a copyright of United Feature Syndicate, Inc.}

"BLAH!"
by: Charles Schulz

Years later Mr. Schulz appears to have avoided tangling with the dreaded raspberry, by going with "Blah!"

My wife says this isn't even an attempt at a raspberry, and shouldn't be included here. (No sex for her tonight!)

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"BLEAH!"
by: Charles Schulz

Then I found this one that splits the difference. He's saying "Bleah!" but that tongue is definitely waggling more than a "bleah" calls for. Official ruling: partial raspberry. (Partial sex tonight!)

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"THBBPTHBPT!"
by: Bill Watterson

Raspberry worlds collide in Calvin & Hobbes, where we find Calvin's uncle sitting ON a whoopee cushion.

Just as I suspected, it doesn't say "poo" at all. So while this panel may have the superior raspberry spelling, it does NOT have that funny-ass dog. Christ, I love that little guy.

_{© 2005 Berkeley Breathed}

"THPTPTH"
by: Berkely Breathed

A double-shot of Bill the Cat from Bloom County.

Sent in by Ben

"PFFT"

Here is Kat's handsome boyfriend in his Whoopie Cushion costume. (Curiously not taken on Halloween, but last Sunday on their way to church.)

"PRRR"

From the European comic "The Adventures of Asterix."
by: Rene Goscinny, Albert Uderzo

Sent in by Aditi.

"PRRFFZZZ"
by: Walter Moers

Here is the cover of a "Kleines Arschloch" book by Walter Moers. Kleines Arschloch is a household name in Germany and other German speaking countries in Europe. "Kleines Arschloch" means "little asshole" in German.

This is also the first use of "Zs" in the Raspberry Museum.

From Florian

_{©2005 Lynn Johnston Productions, Inc}

"SPPTTTOOO"
by: Lynn Johnston

From the strip "For Better or Worse."
SPPTTTOOO??!!!
Possibly more insane than "Poo."

Sent in by Sara.

"BBBRACK!"
by: Chip Sansom

There may be no official spelling of a raspberry, but I know "BBRACK!" ain't it.

Sent in by Károly, Taran, Char and Laur

_{© 2003-2005 Baby Blues Partnership.}

"PBBBBTH!"
by: Rick Kirkman & Jerry Scott

Two for one in the same strip, spelled exactly the same. I find that hard to believe. I like to think that like snowflakes, every raspberry is different.

Sent in by Mir.

"BURP BURP"

Not even trying! Why not at least be consistent with the ludicrous "POO" like it is on the actual Whoopee Cushion in the very same package? Bizzare.

Sent in by Dan.

_{© 2000-2003 Ian McConville & Matt Boyd}

"PTHHTHTHTPT"
by: Ian McConville & Matt Boyd

Extensive use of the "TH" for a more subtle, understated raspberry.

Sent in by Edminster

"PTHHTHTHTPT"
by: Michael Fry

Another elusive double-shot. Nice "Z" work on the finish.

Sent in by JB

_{© Dupuis 2005}

"BLEBLEBLEEE / BEUEEUUEUU"
By: Laudec and Cauvin

My new favorite. Pure insanity. The guy in the middle isn't reacting to the people, but to how ridiculous the spelling is.