# Snoopy Gets Star on Walk of Fame **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [November 3, 2015, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snoopy-gets-star-on-walk-of-fame/736490 "2015-11-03T03:24:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snoopy-gets-star-on-walk-of-fame/736490/1 "2015-11-03T03:24:58Z")
Story [here](http://variety.com/2015/film/news/snoopy-walk-of-fame-peanuts-movie-1201626606/). I assume the Schulz estate is paying for this, as I’ve read these things ain’t cheap. Costs the honoree something like $25,000 I think it is, plus you have to agree to keep the star maintained. But I can’t think of another animated character more deserving. ---
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snoopy-gets-star-on-walk-of-fame/736490/2 "2015-11-03T03:28:48Z")
> [@Siam\_Sam](#): > > But I can’t think of another animated character more deserving. Well, arguably _as_ deserving are Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, Donald Duck, the Rugrats, Shrek, the Simpsons, Snow White, Winnie the Pooh and Woody Woodpecker. Because they all have stars already. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snoopy-gets-star-on-walk-of-fame/736490/3 "2015-11-03T03:32:50Z")
No, I’d still vote Snoopy over those. But for all the others, I assume it would be a studio paying the costs. In this case, is it being paid for by the Schulz estate or the studio that is producing the new film? ---
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snoopy-gets-star-on-walk-of-fame/736490/4 "2015-11-03T03:39:16Z")
> [@Siam\_Sam](#): > > No, I’d still vote Snoopy over those. But for all the others, I assume it would be a studio paying the costs. In this case, is it being paid for by the Schulz estate or the studio that is producing the new film? I tried calling to find out, but I must have had a bad connection because all I could hear on the phone was this “Mwah-Mwah-mwah-MWAH-MWAH…” sound. ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snoopy-gets-star-on-walk-of-fame/736490/5 "2015-11-03T04:43:52Z")
Considering the timing, I would guess it’s the studio. Publicity, and all that. ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snoopy-gets-star-on-walk-of-fame/736490/6 "2015-11-03T13:19:02Z")
Wait, the celebrities (or those working on their behalfs) pay for the stars on the Walk? I thought it was just a matter of some committee or something choosing whom to honor. Though I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised at crass commercialism in Hollywood. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snoopy-gets-star-on-walk-of-fame/736490/7 "2015-11-03T15:17:03Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > Wait, the celebrities (or those working on their behalfs) pay for the stars on the Walk? I thought it was just a matter of some committee or something choosing whom to honor. > > Though I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised at crass commercialism in Hollywood. I see from [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame#Nomination_process) that the fee is up to $30,000 now, payable at the time of selection. It says: “The fee is usually paid by the nominating organization, which may be a fan club, or a film studio, record company, broadcaster, or other sponsor involved with the prospective honoree.” So usually not the artist him- or herself. ---
**Author:** ![Marvin\_the\_Martian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/marvin_the_martian/32/2898_2.png) [@Marvin\_the\_Martian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marvin_the_Martian)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snoopy-gets-star-on-walk-of-fame/736490/8 "2015-11-03T17:21:49Z")
Any mention of the Walk of Fame always brings to mind [Celluloid Heroes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp_QkUVZGPc) by The Kinks… ---
**Author:** ![MovieMogul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snoopy-gets-star-on-walk-of-fame/736490/9 "2015-11-03T18:58:46Z")
Well, while Snoopy [already had a US postage stamp](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b0/90/25/b090258e8078e66f1e6faa964814156a.jpg), the rest of the gang\* [now do too](https://about.usps.com/news/national-releases/2015/pr15_051.htm). \*alas, no Peppermint Patty, Marcie, Franklin or Woodstock. ---
**Author:** ![Dendarii\_Dame](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bbce88/32.png) [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snoopy-gets-star-on-walk-of-fame/736490/10 "2015-11-03T19:25:04Z")
So, are his footprints going to be shown in the “happy dance” way? ---
**Author:** ![Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e47c2d/32.png) [@Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biffy_the_Elephant_Shrew)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snoopy-gets-star-on-walk-of-fame/736490/11 "2015-11-03T19:31:16Z")
> [@MovieMogul](#): > > \*alas, no Peppermint Patty, Marcie, Franklin or Woodstock. Of course, those characters were all introduced \*after \*the Christmas special which these stamps are based on. ---
**Author:** ![Laggard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/9de053/32.png) [@Laggard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Laggard)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snoopy-gets-star-on-walk-of-fame/736490/12 "2015-11-03T20:11:34Z")
Considering some of the talentless hacks who already have stars (Ryan Seacrest has one in front of Graumans for fucks sake) I’m shocked that Mickey doesn’t already have one. ---
**Author:** ![Nema98](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d2c977/32.png) [@Nema98](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nema98)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snoopy-gets-star-on-walk-of-fame/736490/13 "2015-11-03T20:34:53Z")
Seems appropriate, Snoopy is a cultural icon and animated characters can have their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Simpsons have their own. ---
**Author:** ![MovieMogul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snoopy-gets-star-on-walk-of-fame/736490/14 "2015-11-03T20:49:00Z")
> [@Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](#): > > Of course, those characters were all introduced \*after \*the Christmas special which these stamps are based on. Yes, I know–they’re all featured in the Thanksgiving special. But still sorry they probably won’t get their own. Also, it would’ve been cool to have one of the Xmas stamps of the kids dancing. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snoopy-gets-star-on-walk-of-fame/736490/15 "2015-11-03T20:58:46Z")
I don’t understand how anyone is “deserving” since you are paying for it. That’s not an award, that’s just merchandise you bought. I feel the same about _insert Hollywood award here_ such as the Oscars, Golden Globes, Academy Awards- I am 100% sure they are all bought and paid for in one form or another. And yes, blowjobs count. ---
**Author:** ![Spud](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spud/32/347_2.png) [@Spud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spud)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2015, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snoopy-gets-star-on-walk-of-fame/736490/16 "2015-11-04T01:10:47Z")
> [@Anaamika](#): > > I am 100% sure they are all bought and paid for in one form or another. And yes, blowjobs count. I’m chairing the SDMB “Dopie” awards… guess who just got a nomination? ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2015, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snoopy-gets-star-on-walk-of-fame/736490/17 "2015-11-05T02:59:33Z")
> [@Anaamika](#): > > I don’t understand how anyone is “deserving” since you are paying for it. That’s not an award, that’s just merchandise you bought. I feel the same about _insert Hollywood award here_ such as the Oscars, Golden Globes, Academy Awards- I am 100% sure they are all bought and paid for in one form or another. And yes, blowjobs count. The Walk of Fame stars do have to be nominated. How the nominations are prompted, I dunno, but it’s not like you can just walk in and order one. I think a few faded actors have actually turned down the offer because they could not afford it.