Yes, as many have noticed, small error in regards to Runaway Brain - it was released in 1995, not 1999, as I accidentally cited in this video. Unfortunately small issues do slip through the cracks when working at such a fast turn-over. I'm working harder at not making mistakes in future. Won't be re-doing the video over such a slip up - and I hope you otherwise enjoyed the video. If a small error is your only issue with this, I think I did a decent all-round job. Thanks as always. 😊
Like I said in my video, Dave, I did enjoy the video--your mistake notwithstanding. I'd even be more than happy to assist you with fact-checking on future videos.
It was actually Mickey’s 3rd official and longest running (and my personal favorite) voice actor Wayne Allwine, the original would’ve been Walt Disney. Russi wasn’t the original Minnie voice either, but Wayne and Russi were a beautiful married couple that will forever be my favorite mice and I hope have been reunited in heaven
People don't seem to realize how amazing the new Paul Ruddish Mickey Mouse shorts are. They revitalized and mashed up the best parts of all the characters, (except Goofy), and brought back a comedic style of animation in a bright and interesting way. Mickey and Minnie's relationship is a mix of the classic 20s and more lovey dovey 50s. They even brought back her spunky attitude as well as Mickey's while at the same time keeping their lovable sides. Don't even get me started on the rubberhose style and the episodes in foreign countries, I honestly love those shorts so much! I can see why people don't like Goofy as he is a bit unnerving to look at and the gross out humor is a bit much sometimes, but they are for the most part fantastic! I wish people would bash on them less, they bring me so much happiness and so many good memories...
The Mickey Mouse remake made me fall in love with the characters. I used to think Mickey Mouse was just for Little Kids growing up with the likes of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Until the reboot came out they are hilarious. And made me fall in love with the characters. Before I couldn't describe Mickey Mouse. Now I know he is the straight man, the overly upbeat and nice goody two shows who is a little bit Mischievous. He is brave, he loves Minnie, he always sticks up for his friends, and he is a bit mischievous.
The Paul Ruddish Mickey Mouse shorts are indeed brilliant. I especially love that they based the looks of the characters on their 1930's designs, which are my favorite designs to by far. The humor is top notch and fast-paced while still reminiscent of the humor back in the day. This cartoon just suffers from the classic problem of people not liking the modern design of the shorts with the hyperanimation we see in so many cartoons these days and won't give those shorts the chance they deserve. But those who put in the effort to look at them with an open mind soon realize how great these shorts really are.
I love the Mickey Mouse shorts it's just Mickey's voice. In the earlier episodes it was over the top in some areas but it fit. The latest ones i'm gonna flat out say it, he sounds pretty gay
Yeah, pretty much. This version of Mickey has a lot of personality, even if I loved him I always found him a bit flat or goodie, too goodie (if you compare him with Bugs Bunny, which has a lot of charisma). I didn't like this new Goofy's personality either (the design is ok I guess), they killed this character's dumb but caring side (I grew up with ''A Goofy movie'' and the funny sport adds featuring Goofy). Now he's more like a jerk, no offense.
My favorite Minnie is probably the Three Musketeers one, it was almost poking fun of the "everything is about romance" princess but keeping her grounded and serious when needed be. Then again, that is probably one of, if not my favorite Mickey & co movie ever. They're just a delight to watch.
Minnie was definitely cooler in the beginning. Really any time that she's a sassy foil for Mickey is where I think she shines best. But I did love her in Mickey's Surprise Party. The animation in that one is awesome.
I was born in 2003 and I gotta say when I looked at the late 1930s animation of minnie I couldn't help to think of how cute she looked there. Such a unique art style. Kind of made me have a crush on her a bit.
Maybe you could do a couple smaller characters in one video or a series of videos! Clarabelle, chip and dale, Scrooge mcduck, etc! Honestly I love these videos and learning all I can about the characters!
Thank you! Certainly want to work my way through most of the well known and not-so-well known characters. Still thinking of ways to do it properly! But thanks for the suggestion!! 😊
My favorite Minnie appearance is probably The Three Musketeers, just because her lovey-dovey personality is taken to a humorous extreme going full ham with the corniness.
i think her scenes with Daisy were very funny, for me, along with a few of her appearances in the modern Mickey Mouse shorts, these are her funniest appearances to date.
I always loved her cute little flower hat. I think her newest outfit has the best of all her design schemes, though I'm still getting used to the ultra-graphic style as opposed to the softer look of the squash and stretch designs...
Maybe it's because I was an 80s kid but I still love Minnie most when she's depicted in 'modern' casual clothing like Totally Minnie. The other dresses are iconic, hands down, but that fashionista aspect of her comes out much more in other outfits. Like any girl is satisfied with just one or two dresses over the course of 90 years haha. Love this, thanks so much~
Definitely agree with this. I'm really happy that Minnie has had her own shows, and I'm glad her and Mickey are back being depicted together again, too~
I was obsessed with Minnie when I was a kid. I had lots of Minnie toys, bedspreads and room themes, bback packs, school supplies and of cpurse her cartoon shorts. I had a few birthday theme parties too, so shes one of my favorites. Im a 90s kid, so I prefer her 80 through 90s look.
My favorite Minnie Mouse appearance is her brief but special role in the Paul Rudish short Ku’u Lei Melody. Although her appearance is is minimal, the whole cartoon centers around Mickey finding her. I think it really shows how special their relationship is. I think it’s a great tribute to the pair of them and it’s a sweet, well-thought-out, magical story.
I like Minnie in both her red polka dot dress and her blue dress with a pink bow. Mickey is sure lucky to have her. Mickey and Minnie are my most favorite Disney couple.
Even as a kid I always felt it was a pity that the collections of Minnie shorts showcased her herself very little. I suppose this video put that development into perspective.
I love Minnie and Micky’s pie eyed pear shaped designs the best. It makes them more mice like and cute rather than the flesh colored monsters they came to be.
During the war years women took the place of men in the work place and factories while the guys were off fighting so Minnie’s depiction as a housewife through WWII would have been considered a throw back to a simper time (think of the film ‘The Best Years of Our Lives’) not a reflection of the role of the contemporary woman. Minnie’s continued focus (post the war years) In the home was then subtle propaganda that ensured women and girls got the message that with the return of men from the battle field it was time to return to domestic work...and we all know how that turned out.
It's called "reboot". They don't have to appear as old people. For example; Minnie Mouse with a blue dress and a red hat would be an old woman, including alternate versions depending on when first appeared by being remodeled. Think about it.
There was one time were Minnie was given a tuft of hair on her head during the animated film; The Three Musketeers. In the film she was a princess, wore a crown and the tuft of hair was sat in front of it. It was a one time design, but it was still an interesting look for her.
I think my favorite with Minnie is Adorable Couple, although Eau du Minnie was great too! Actually all of her appearances in the new Mickey Mouse Shorts are awesome!
Happy birthday Happy birthday Happy birthday to a super duper guy Happy Birthday Happy Birthday you're the apple if my eye. He's the sweetest beau and he's so cute. This is the day he got his birthday suit. Happy birthday Happy birthday let the laughter fill the house Happy Birthday Happy Birthday Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse
Very interesting video Dave, personally I've never really been a fan of Minnie Mouse, her character just seems underwhelming, probably because she's often in Mickey's shadow, great video mate.👍😀👍
I remember watching clips of some cartoons Minnie appeared in on some Disney singalong videos when I was a kid in the 90s. Ever since I was 5, I always loved the outfits I’ve seen Minnie wear in the Disney singalong videos that took place in Disney theme parks, including her iconic red polka dotted dress. She became the most recent Disney character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in 2018.
Next up: Daisy Duck! And Mickey and Minnie are the everlasting couple goals. 91 years together and they never aged one bit (< just a little pun right there, not trying to stir up heat with some)! Though Donald and Daisy are the definite Disney couple in my opinion. Maybe my Disney alter ego would be Donald Duck! Lol #DonaldDuck2020
Mickey and Minnie are for people who want to date their clone. Donald and Daisy are for realists who know you're going to fight with your life partner a lot but that's okay. As for me, I like the interspecies bunny and cat, because who needs convention? ;)
Carter Lovejoy: Depends. In the comics she keeps on telling him what a loser he is but keeps on dating him but occaisonally cheats on him with that lucky duck.
Disney's Sensational Six & Pete during WW2: Mickey retired. Pete became a US General. Donald & Pluto became war propaganda. Goofy stayed a comedian. Minnie became a domestic woman doing house work and kitchen work. Daisy was just introduced and not a important character yet. A weird time to behold.
I just bought a couple of double bell alarm clocks featuring Minnie, which were both made by Bradley and made in Germany. The Minnie illustration on both clocks seem to be from the same time period as she has the “pie-eyes” and she is wearing a bowler hat on both, but one of the illustrations doesn’t have the iconic flower protruding out from it. Do you know whether at any time in her evolution, she was illustrated without that iconic flower in her hat?
Here’s some bad news: Minnie’s voice actor (Russi Taylor) died at age 75. We hope she has a fun time in Heaven. She will always be missed. Minnie will get a new voice actor.
Never said there was anything wrong with it. But let’s face it - if a main female character, in this day and age, was depicted solely in the house, doing household chores, people would take issue with it.
The thing is: In the 20s she was supposed to be a flapper which was progressive and still is seen as progressive as these girls didn‘t conform to morals and the norm. They sported short hair and were more liberated and did a lot of others things that weren‘t the norm. If she changed from being a flapper-ish girl in the 20/30s to an American Housewife in the 40s that is a drastic change!
Well, the 1940s saw women entering the workforce since most of the men were out to war - except Mickey, who we have established was a draft dodger. However, are Minnie and Mickey married? Usually I think she refers to him as her boyfriend at most. Who the hell is paying Minnie's bills if she is a housewife? Is Mickey her guy on the side!? Is Minnie married to some other dude, who pays all her bills, while she does the chores, then spends her weekends banging Mickey!?
it could be interesting to hear more about this downfall of classic Disney character around walts death and before it. I've always kinda watched those old cartoons from vhs and although ducktales was ok, it wasn't nearly as much fun as classic characters in old slapstick like environments. There were also lots of other shows and also some Mickey cartoons in 80s, but the quality wasn't as good as in the golden ages. Also it's weird how hard is it to see those classic cartoon in tv here in Finland. I guess they want to sell those new ones rather than showing old stuff again.
I’d argue Minnie’s never been as funny, opinionated and generally expressive as she is today. Paul Rudish has really pulled her out of Mickey’s shadow and fleshed her out just as much as one of the guys: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-i59ce67U9Gc.html
Seeing so many of these cartoons is making me grin! This is both a great history lesson, and a nostalgic trip to the past! It's pretty sad to see they did her dirty during the 40s and 50s tho...
You forgot The 3 Musketeers movie and The House of Mouse. Apparently she's been in other stuff aswell and there's a new show called Mickey's Roadster Racers. The Runaway Brain was 1995 not 1999. You never mentioned her speaking voice and when she first spoke either (Mickey's Christmas Carol was a non speaking role)
By the way, the 2020s saw Minnie begin to wear pants with her captain’s outfit on the Disney cruise lines, & not everybody was happy with the new pantsuit Minnie began wearing at Disneyland Paris in 2022. But I’ll always love Minnie no matter what she wears. Whether she wears pants or her iconic polka dotted dresses, Minnie will always be one of my favorite Disney friends of all time.
Nope, not really watched any of Disney Dan's stuff. I made a video about the Evolution of Mickey Mouse for his 90th and it was very popular, so now I've done a series of them.
Personally I love Minnie from the 2013+ shorts as she retains her classic looks but acts in a modern fashion. Shes just soooo sweet and cute, I can see why Pete kidnaps her!
Where did you find the information about women mostly staying home in the 1940s? From what I can tell? during WWII, women in the work force increased dramatically. By 1945 one out of every four married women worked outside the house, many in jobs traditionally held by men. You’ve seen Rosie the riveter I’m sure. She is an example of those working women common in the mid 1940s. It wasn’t until after the war ended and the men returned to civilian work that women were forced back into the home. This is when that domestic goddess culture you were describing arose. I thought hey, maybe that was true in Australia? but after searching the internet, I just can’t find anything that supports the argument that women mostly stayed home in the early 1940s. Even the Australian government website says that wartime “Australian women joined the workforce in unprecedented numbers.” It may seem unimportant to some perhaps, but to say women’s wartime efforts were limited to homemaking is to diminishes their accomplishments and their part in winning the war. These women held vital jobs in military, ammunitions, nursing, and factory work. They deserve to be remembered as such.
Yes, everything you say is right. I never once said that “most” women stayed home during wartime and never inferred that women’s wartime efforts were limited to the home. I said “many” women stayed home - and the media depicted it that way. The image I use in this segment is an early 1940s and the videos I use are two 1940s wartime films called “Housewife School: Cooking Terms” and “How Much Energy Does a Housewife Use in a Day”. You’re correct in saying ‘domestic goddess culture’ arose after the War - but the seeds of its beginning were seen in the early-to-mid 40s, during which time Minnie was depicted this way - a direct correlation. Again - never did I infer this was “all women” or did I downplay women’s war efforts. I in fact call this representation “shocking and demeaning”. I only touch on this as historical background as to *why* Minnie was depicted in this particular way.
Dave Lee Down Under, I was under the impression that “mostly” and “many” were synonyms. I do apologize I think you might have misunderstood me. i just I feel that painting Minnie’s sudden and demeaning domesticity as representative of women’s culture at the time is inaccurate From my research, Minnie’s dramatic shift is could just as likely to be reaction against the extreme and sudden shift in culture when women across the world left their homes and entered the workforce. It is very important to remember that how women are shown in media (especially back then) was not actually representative of women’s reality but was filtered through the lens of Walt and his staff. I think Walt’s rejection letters of women animators are a perspective that should be remembered, especially in the context of representing women’s culture. I really like your videos, I just think segment doesn’t do justice to the complexity and sensitivity of the issues you are raising.
15:09 Dave Lee! Look it’s Oswald! Wait if you could maybe you could do evolution of Oswald. But I doubt it would happen. Edit: I had to change the time.
This was well done. Actually I was searching for Minnie in pants. And it seems that in totally Minnie she is wearing one. Would that have been the first time?
Mickey x Minnie is the best ship also did you know that Minnie and Mickey are in love with each other also their original voice actors got married in real life???
I thing was so shocked that Minnie Mouse is 93 from 1928 to 2021 but this year she will be 94 with Mickey Mouse I saw Steamboat Willie it was awesome episode on vhs 📼
SuperBoy SuperHero Of course you didn’t. “Silent sounds” is an oxymoron. Plane Crazy was made before Steamboat Willie. It was silent, and rereleased later in sound.
Yes. It’s exactly the same design as Mickey Mouse Club House, but in a different costume. As I say at the beginning of every one of these videos, these videos are not about every single different costume the characters have ever worn or every sing thing they’ve ever appeared in. It’s about the important moments in their evolution. Roadster Racers is irrelevant.
