In 1930, Mickey Mouse committed suicide

Kevy Baby · 12-31-2012, 10:48 PM

From OMG Facts:

Although a little morbid, that was the type of humour that was really popular during the 1930’s. Walt Disney was a huge fan of silent films in the 1930’s, and was especially a fan of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. These two actors were constantly putting themselves in harms’ way for the sake of entertainment.

This type of humour inspired Walt Disney to ask his comic strip writer Floyd Gottfredson to write a comic in which Minnie Mouse leaves Mickey for another mouse named Mr Slicker. Mickey falls into depression because of this, and eventually commits suicide in the comic strip. Like I said, dark humour was very popular in the 1930’s.

Although it is a little depressing to see a Disney icon kill himself, the comic itself is pretty funny. Want to see the comic, and learn more about this dark humour stage for Disney? Full story here.

Morrigoon · 01-01-2013, 05:10 AM

Wow, nice find!

lashbear · 01-01-2013, 05:53 AM

OMG is right !!

PS: Lauren (Stoaty's oldest) gave me a book of the old Gottfredson Mickey comics for Christmas !! Lovely artwork and articles.

Alex · 01-01-2013, 07:48 AM

I'm reading it, thinking it sounds familiar and then the "full story" link drops me into a MousePlanet article I must have published.

RStar · 01-01-2013, 10:08 AM

Wow, that's really strange. There's no way Disney would do that now. Times have changed!

And it's interesting that the source for this article was an article on MP!

lashbear · 01-01-2013, 06:50 PM

I just checked the index of my book (Fantagraphics publication of Mickey Mouse Vol 1 - Race To Death Valley) and sure enough the story: "Mr Slicker & The Egg Robbers" is in there !!

ETA: Kevy, he only ATTEMPTED suicide (several times) - in the end he decided it wasn't worth it.

Cadaverous Pallor · 01-01-2013, 10:50 PM

Reading this aloud in my best Mickey impression (honed on many repetitions of one of T's fav books) is one of the funniest things I've done in a while.

lashbear · 01-02-2013, 10:12 PM

I like Mickey's reason for separating from Minnie: "I didn't say she was insane, I said she was fücking Goofy."

That was a joke, BTW...

12-31-2012, 10:48 PM	#1
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	In 1930, Mickey Mouse committed suicide From OMG Facts: Although a little morbid, that was the type of humour that was really popular during the 1930’s. Walt Disney was a huge fan of silent films in the 1930’s, and was especially a fan of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. These two actors were constantly putting themselves in harms’ way for the sake of entertainment. This type of humour inspired Walt Disney to ask his comic strip writer Floyd Gottfredson to write a comic in which Minnie Mouse leaves Mickey for another mouse named Mr Slicker. Mickey falls into depression because of this, and eventually commits suicide in the comic strip. Like I said, dark humour was very popular in the 1930’s. Although it is a little depressing to see a Disney icon kill himself, the comic itself is pretty funny. Want to see the comic, and learn more about this dark humour stage for Disney? Full story here. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	OMG is right !! PS: Lauren (Stoaty's oldest) gave me a book of the old Gottfredson Mickey comics for Christmas !! Lovely artwork and articles. __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I'm reading it, thinking it sounds familiar and then the "full story" link drops me into a MousePlanet article I must have published.
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RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	Wow, that's really strange. There's no way Disney would do that now. Times have changed! And it's interesting that the source for this article was an article on MP! __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	I just checked the index of my book (Fantagraphics publication of Mickey Mouse Vol 1 - Race To Death Valley) and sure enough the story: "Mr Slicker & The Egg Robbers" is in there !! ETA: Kevy, he only ATTEMPTED suicide (several times) - in the end he decided it wasn't worth it. __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Reading this aloud in my best Mickey impression (honed on many repetitions of one of T's fav books) is one of the funniest things I've done in a while. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	I like Mickey's reason for separating from Minnie: "I didn't say she was insane, I said she was fücking Goofy." That was a joke, BTW... __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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