What the Heck is Goofy?

The great debate is over. Disney admits it. Goofy is a dog.

Which still doesn't answer the question, why does Goofy the Dog have another dog, Pluto? Isn't that slavery? Why is Goofy so special that he can talk but Pluto can't? Does Pluto feel oppressed by the unfairness of the situation?

Disney only had this statement to make on that issue, "Pluto was created as an actual dog character, with no speaking voice, as opposed to Goofy, who was created as a human character."

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  • 1 - Jim Carruthers

    Mar 25, 2004 at 7:25 pm

    Which of course leads to the punch-line from Mickey regarding Minnie, "no, Doc, I didn't say she was crazy, I said she was fucking Goofy".

    Thank you, I'll be here all week, remember to tip your waitress.

  • 2 - CW Fisher

    Mar 25, 2004 at 7:41 pm

    True story: Goofy was modelled on Roy Disney (Walt's nephew and WDC board member who was instrumental in ousting Eisner as Disney CEO a few weeks ago). Google his picture and you'll see the resemblance immediately.

  • 3 - Bekii

    Aug 29, 2007 at 11:10 am

    Goofy should not be a dog!! He doesnt look l;ike a dog!! I lost a bet with my whole family about this!!

  • 4 - Becky Mikaela

    Aug 29, 2007 at 11:12 am

    Goofy Should not be a friggin dog he dont even look like one seriously!!

  • 5 - Lauren Kistie

    Aug 29, 2007 at 11:23 am

    Wat da hell is goofy..he is no waii a dog...pluto is a dog..

  • 6 - Mr Ben Dover

    Jun 04, 2008 at 8:59 am

    GOOFY IS A DOG!!!!!!!!

  • 7 - Bluenote

    Jul 31, 2008 at 11:04 pm

    Goofy didn't own Pluto, according to Disney. Mickey did. So no, we don't have a slavery problem, lol!

  • 8 - Val

    Aug 10, 2009 at 8:16 am

    Goofy is a dog even though he wears clothes and talks because so does Mickey,Minnie and Donald but everyone knows Mickey and Minnie are mice and Donald is a duck.

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