SG: "What is Goofy?"
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Re: SG: "What is Goofy?"
I had that question the other day and simply said "Pluto is a dog who acts like a dog, Goofy is a dog who acts like a man." That satisfied the guest. Next time, I'll use the schwartz and use the part dog-part man "he's his own best friend" line.
Re: SG: "What is Goofy?"
His name is Pip and I'm pretty sure he's a chipmunk.DisneyMom wrote:Isn't Giselle's friend in Enchanted a squirrel? Can't remember his name right now....![]()
Re: SG: "What is Goofy?"
Squirrels are rodents, as are chipmunks. Any mammal that gnaws, having chisel-like front teeth is classed as a rodent. So that includes rats, mice, gophers, beavers, and the largest rodent of all is the South American capybara.
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Re: SG: "What is Goofy?"
Wouldn't it be a hoot if Goofy had kept a pet mouse? What a counter-point to Mickey and Pluto!
As to Disney squirrels, one's that I can remember that were more than background characters were the girl squirrel and the older lady squirrel in The Sword in the Stone, Tammy and her little sister Bink in the Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers episode, "Adventures in Squirrel-sitting.", and Bucky from The Emperor's New Groove.
As to Disney squirrels, one's that I can remember that were more than background characters were the girl squirrel and the older lady squirrel in The Sword in the Stone, Tammy and her little sister Bink in the Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers episode, "Adventures in Squirrel-sitting.", and Bucky from The Emperor's New Groove.
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I consider Canadian Geese flying rodents. I hate them. They make a mess, are loud, and can be just general pests.
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Re: SG: "What is Goofy?"
You and "Sully" Sullenberger would get along great. :D:GaTechGal wrote:I consider Canadian Geese flying rodents. I hate them. They make a mess, are loud, and can be just general pests.

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Re: SG: "What is Goofy?"
When asked, Goofy will write "Man/Dog" in answer.ktulu wrote:If I see Goofy on my upcoming trip, I'll try to remember to ask him :)
I think that's about as close as we're going to get. :goofy2:
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Re: SG: "What is Goofy?"
I'm not sure I want to know what this means about Goofy's parents then...Zazu wrote:When asked, Goofy will write "Man/Dog" in answer.

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I've heard his mom was a real b... Nah, too easy.EpcotFan wrote:I'm not sure I want to know what this means about Goofy's parents then...![]()
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Re: SG: "What is Goofy?"
Well, since we are discussing Goofy and all;
http://d23.disney.go.com/articles/04041 ... cript.html
"Mike: Is Goofy a dog or a person? Is he supposed to be a human-like dog or a dog-like human? And if Goofy's a dog, what is Pluto?
Bill Farmer: Mike, Goofy was originally named Dippy Dawg, but is more of a man-dog, maybe he should be called a MOG! Pluto was originally supposed to be a Bloodhound, so he definitely is a dog!"
"Dee: What's the story on Max's mom?
Bill Farmer: There is no official story on Max's mom. I like to think that she's shy... would you admit you're Goofy's wife???"
http://d23.disney.go.com/articles/04041 ... cript.html
"Mike: Is Goofy a dog or a person? Is he supposed to be a human-like dog or a dog-like human? And if Goofy's a dog, what is Pluto?
Bill Farmer: Mike, Goofy was originally named Dippy Dawg, but is more of a man-dog, maybe he should be called a MOG! Pluto was originally supposed to be a Bloodhound, so he definitely is a dog!"
"Dee: What's the story on Max's mom?
Bill Farmer: There is no official story on Max's mom. I like to think that she's shy... would you admit you're Goofy's wife???"