The Americans are very proud of their country. They say that in the USA the buildings are taller, the cigars are longer, the cars are bigger, and the girls are prettier than anywhere in the world. The English do not always agree. Some say the Americans are louder, richer and noisier than any other nationality. Other British people think there are lots of good things about the USA like Hollywood, jazz and Superman. It is true that most American skyscrapers are taller than buildings in the UK, but the British think their stately homes are older and more beautiful than anything in the USA. The Americans love coke and hamburgers – people in the UK think British food is much healthier. Clothes are cheap in the USA but fashion design in the UK is better than design in the USA.
Walt Disney has planned to name the mouse Mortimer, but his wife told him that Mickey would be more suitable. Mortimer went on to become Mickey’s rival in the animated shows.
Mickey has his very own star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame
In 1978, On his 50th anniversary, Mickey became the first cartoon character to be ever named on the prestigious Walk of Fame in Hollywood.
Mickey was the first cartoon character to ever speak
In the episode, The Karnival Kid, Mickey speaks his first words, which are “Hot Dogs.” This episode is a historic one in animation history as this was the first time a cartoon character ever spoke.
The artists who voiced Mickey & Minnie were married in real life
Wayne Allwine, who dubbed for Mickey was married to Russi Taylor, the artist who dubbed for Minnie.
Mickey has an Oscar to his name
Yup, Mickey won an Oscar for his supporting role in Lend A Paw, which was mostly centered around Pluto. He has been nominated about 10 times.
Mickey’s middle-name is Theodore
We’ve always only heard Mickey introducing himself as Mickey Mouse, but his actual full name is Mickey Theodore Mouse.
Mickey has released a music album
In 1978, a music album was released by Mickey which went on to earn the double platinum status. Not bad for a mouse who can sing.
Walt Disney used to voice Mickey himself
Walt Disney used to actually lend his voice for Mickey until 1946. It’s never actually been confirmed why he stopped, but some say it was because of his heavy smoking habit, while others say it was because he had a lot on his plate due to other studio commitments he had lined up.
Mickey Mouse is more famous that Santa Claus
Children from all across the globe can identify Mickey Mouse much more easily than Santa Claus.
Walt Disney got inspiration to create Mickey from his pet mouse
He owned a trained mouse when he was young, and the idea of him popped up when he was on a train ride from Manhattan to Hollywood.
The English do not always agree. Some say the Americans are louder, richer and noisier than any other nationality. Other British people think there are lots of good things about the USA like Hollywood, jazz and Superman. It is true that most American skyscrapers are taller than buildings in the UK, but the British think their stately homes are older and more beautiful than anything in the USA. The Americans love coke and hamburgers – people in the UK think British food is much healthier.
Clothes are cheap in the USA but fashion design in the UK is better than design in the USA.
Mickey was originally going to be named Mortimer
Walt Disney has planned to name the mouse Mortimer, but his wife told him that Mickey would be more suitable. Mortimer went on to become Mickey’s rival in the animated shows.
Mickey has his very own star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame
In 1978, On his 50th anniversary, Mickey became the first cartoon character to be ever named on the prestigious Walk of Fame in Hollywood.
Mickey was the first cartoon character to ever speak
In the episode, The Karnival Kid, Mickey speaks his first words, which are “Hot Dogs.” This episode is a historic one in animation history as this was the first time a cartoon character ever spoke.
The artists who voiced Mickey & Minnie were married in real life
Wayne Allwine, who dubbed for Mickey was married to Russi Taylor, the artist who dubbed for Minnie.
Mickey has an Oscar to his name
Yup, Mickey won an Oscar for his supporting role in Lend A Paw, which was mostly centered around Pluto. He has been nominated about 10 times.
Mickey’s middle-name is Theodore
We’ve always only heard Mickey introducing himself as Mickey Mouse, but his actual full name is Mickey Theodore Mouse.
Mickey has released a music album
In 1978, a music album was released by Mickey which went on to earn the double platinum status. Not bad for a mouse who can sing.
Walt Disney used to voice Mickey himself
Walt Disney used to actually lend his voice for Mickey until 1946. It’s never actually been confirmed why he stopped, but some say it was because of his heavy smoking habit, while others say it was because he had a lot on his plate due to other studio commitments he had lined up.
Mickey Mouse is more famous that Santa Claus
Children from all across the globe can identify Mickey Mouse much more easily than Santa Claus.
Walt Disney got inspiration to create Mickey from his pet mouse
He owned a trained mouse when he was young, and the idea of him popped up when he was on a train ride from Manhattan to Hollywood.
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