Mickey Mouse Operation

[Matt J]

Where does the term come from and why does it have a negative connotation?

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[Kurt]

Minnie?

 

[Minnie]

It was a term used during the late 30s to describe the type of music played as background in cartoon films.

Meaning small and worthless. Similar type music was referred to as "Mickey Mouse".

Walt Disney made a statement they there were just a "Mickey Mouse" organization, in reponse to his first critics that a business built on cartoons would never last.

Guess he proved them wrong.

 

[Matt J]

Thanks, that one had been bugging me a while.

 

[Jesus]

Mickey mouse has had several operations. He's had his spleen removed, his appendix taken out, a liver transplant, and a vasectomy.

 

[Matt J]

Mickey mouse has had several operations. He's had his spleen removed, his appendix taken out, a liver transplant, and a vasectomy.

Well he's clearly had some work done, what is he now 90?

 

[Jesus]

Well he's clearly had some work done, what is he now 90?

I also meant to say that he has had numerous trap related injuries. Part of the problem is he's a heavy drinker and gets careless. It's amazing he's lived as long as he has. He's quite literally a party animal. He's got lots of money and a big house. Not just some hole in the wall. Quite the celebrity who plays to the camera. Doesn't just say cheese, he lives it.