Grr. I hate the school server so much. It just scrapped all my work.
Now, because these computers are out to get me, you have to click on the link to the videos yourself. I WAS gonna put the video in here and be all spiffy, but someone had to go and wipe the whole freaking message!
Basically, I said I'm excited for us to start the fanfic in English, I spent about four hours yesterday doing research to make sure my info was accurate, and filled out the following questions:
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Creative Response: Travel Journals
v What is your name?
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
v Are you male or female? How old are you? When is your birthday?
Male, no specific age. I was created in 1927, but the great thing about being a cartoon character? You never get old.
Male, no specific age. I was created in 1927, but the great thing about being a cartoon character? You never get old.
v What is your race & ethnicity? Where were you born?
Black and White cartoon character—one of the originals. Some people say that we started it all. I say we had fun. I was born in Ub Iwerks’ sketchpad.
Black and White cartoon character—one of the originals. Some people say that we started it all. I say we had fun. I was born in Ub Iwerks’ sketchpad.
v How do you spend most of your days? (I.e. do you have a job, are you a student, a housewife, etc.?)
Once upon a time, I was able to make cartoons with some really talented Animators—Walt Disney, Ub Iwerks, Les Clark, to name a few. But then something happened between Walt and Charles Mintz—and for a while things got awkward. Then suddenly Walt stopped showing up at the studio—about a year after I was created, if I remember correctly. Things went downhill from there. Sure, I got sound cartoons—but that doesn’t mean Mintz cared nearly as much as Walt ever did.
Once upon a time, I was able to make cartoons with some really talented Animators—Walt Disney, Ub Iwerks, Les Clark, to name a few. But then something happened between Walt and Charles Mintz—and for a while things got awkward. Then suddenly Walt stopped showing up at the studio—about a year after I was created, if I remember correctly. Things went downhill from there. Sure, I got sound cartoons—but that doesn’t mean Mintz cared nearly as much as Walt ever did.
v Describe your level of education and your educational experience.
I can proudly say I’m very well-rounded, having driven trolleys, played many instruments, and explored the jungles ofAfrica .
I can proudly say I’m very well-rounded, having driven trolleys, played many instruments, and explored the jungles of
v Where did you grow up? What kind of community was it?
I grew up in an animation room, mostly. It was nice at first, until Mintz took over. He was harsh, cruel. He treated me like scrap metal—threatened me with Thinner if I didn’t do things the way he wanted.
I grew up in an animation room, mostly. It was nice at first, until Mintz took over. He was harsh, cruel. He treated me like scrap metal—threatened me with Thinner if I didn’t do things the way he wanted.
v Do you read the Bible? What are your religious or spiritual beliefs?
Nope, not much on religion. I believe in freedom and the true, old-fashioned American way.
Nope, not much on religion. I believe in freedom and the true, old-fashioned American way.
v What do you prefer, the indoors or the outdoors? Why?
I like the outdoors mostly. Nothing beats a lazy day in the sun, laying on a grassy hillside listening to some relaxing music. It may just be the animal in me, but indoors are so…confining.
I like the outdoors mostly. Nothing beats a lazy day in the sun, laying on a grassy hillside listening to some relaxing music. It may just be the animal in me, but indoors are so…confining.
v What has been your experience with slaves and slavery (if any)? Are you a slave? Do you know people that own slaves? How do you feel about slavery? What are your attitudes toward those of another race than you?
Wow, that’s a lot of questions at once. Um, let’s see. Experience? I’d say the good eighty years’ worth of being shoved around, threatened, forgotten, stuffed in the basement, and general abuse under Universal was close enough to slavery for my tastes. Now that I’m back under Disney I can be myself—remember who the real me is, explore that, and really, truly, connect with fans.
Wow, that’s a lot of questions at once. Um, let’s see. Experience? I’d say the good eighty years’ worth of being shoved around, threatened, forgotten, stuffed in the basement, and general abuse under Universal was close enough to slavery for my tastes. Now that I’m back under Disney I can be myself—remember who the real me is, explore that, and really, truly, connect with fans.
v How would others describe you?
To quote “Africa ” (1930):
To quote “
Ø Lucky Rabbit
Ø That’s Lucky Oswald Rabbit
Ø Nicest Rabbit
Ø That you ever knew
Ø Lucky Habit
Ø That lucky Oswald habit
Ø If you want it
Ø Here’s what you must do;
Ø Read and write and ‘rithmetic
Ø May often make you awful sick
Ø But if you learn your lesson quick
Ø The quicker you’ll be through
Ø Don’t be scrappy
Ø But smile and do things snappy
Ø Make folks happy
Ø And you’ll be lucky too
v How do you end up with Huck?
In this particular exploration I play myself; that is, if Universal were in a city at the head of theMississippi River . I’m running away to Walt Disney World, Florida , but I end up going along with Huck, who I meet when I float by Jackson ’s Island . My brother shows up on occasion, too—but unlike Epic Mickey, I get most of the attention, which is great for my withered ego, honestly.
In this particular exploration I play myself; that is, if Universal were in a city at the head of the
v Extra Notes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTbdjxg0gjw
Voiced by Pinto Colvig, his first voice actor.
Mostly inspired by original Disney design.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTbdjxg0gjw
Voiced by Pinto Colvig, his first voice actor.
Mostly inspired by original Disney design.
Ø Tail inspired by Mintz adaptation
Ø Added toes
Ø Grey overalls/shorts inspired by “Trolley Troubles” (1927)
Ø Banjo inspired by “Rival Romeos” (1928)
Ø Style roughly based on late 1990’s/early 2000’s era Mickey Mouse—roughly House of Mouse era
§ White of face wider than Mickey’s
§ Eyes are black ovals
§ No gloves
§ Overalls
§ No shoes
§ Floppy ears usually ad depth to expression
Ø Also is more sarcastic than his ‘Brother’, but he does have plenty of class. He spends most of his time lazing on his own raft—which doesn’t have any covering except for over his supplies—and playing his banjo. He’s been stuck in Universal’s basement so long he only really remembers to play one song—his theme from “Africa ” [Lyrics and link above]
Ø Later on, however, he “makes up” his new and improved theme from Epic Mickey;
§ {Be warned, the video may make you cry.}
**I apparently either type too fast or too slow for these laptops, as I keep randomly loosing letters or the order keeps messing up.
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