My Examples of Contemporary Icons
There are three contemporary icons that I admired the most growing up in the suburbs of Lancaster County , Pennsylvania
Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse
Oh, yes, Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse. To me, they are synonymous. Both characters were ‘born’ only six years apart (Donald Duck in 1934; and Mickey Mouse in 1928). They were always getting into trouble, yet somehow, they were able to weasel their way out of dying during each encounter with their foes. As a child, I admired their resilience. Some folks may disagree with me. For example Paul Constant stated, “Donald Duck cartoons are always preferable to Mickey Mouse cartoons. This is because Donald Duck has a personality—he's greedy, arrogant, and easy to anger. Disney tried so hard to make Mickey Mouse into an everyman that he doesn't stand for anything.” To me Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse knew how to bounce back to life and get ready for the next action-packed adventure.
Mr. Ed
I loved horse for as long as I can remember. Maybe it’s because I grew up with Mr. Ed and the theme tune that continues to ring in my ears today, “A horse is a horse, of course, of course. . .” Mr. Ed was only around for eight years, but those years up to 1966 (the year Mr. Ed was no longer aired) were special to me. My favorite show was the episode when Mr. Ed wants to go to college to be a doctor. Wilbur (his master) tries to talk him out of it. Today, I find myself gazing and admiring my own horses and thinking to myself, “How did they make Mr. Ed talk? He must’ve been one very special horse!”
Below are photos of my favorite popular icons: Donald Duck, Mr. Ed, and Mickey Mouse:
Below are photos of my favorite popular icons: Donald Duck, Mr. Ed, and Mickey Mouse:
Photos source: IMDb (The Internet Movie Database) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054557/
Hi Deb! I liked your posts, but I have to confess, I never liked Mickey and his squeaky voice. Donald though was another story! I like him, and thought he was my hero. Mr. Ed was one of the best thought of shows in ages. I too enjoyed him!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your icons! I also was never a big mickey fan growing up but I have always liked donald duck. I cant believe that donald and mickey are that old! I didnt realize that they were from that long ago!Great Blog!
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ReplyDeleteI so can relate to your icons, and just seeing the word Mr. Ed made me instantly laugh. I can remember watching him when I was growing. These are classic icons. Thank you for taking me down memory lane. Great post.
Deb,I like your Icons. Donald and Mickey are two of my favorite icons. These guys are a part of history. I really enjoyed your blog and these are all great role models.
ReplyDeleteDonald Duck everyone knows who that is. I don't have kids but I remember his goofy voice during my younger years and Micky Mouse. Mr. Ed was quite awhile ago but I remember him as well. Very good choices.
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