As someone who grew up with the classic Mickey Mouse cartoons and has spent countless hours at Disney Parks, I must say that Paul Rudish’s modern take on these characters has left me utterly bewildered… and oddly enchanted. The nonsensical humor and bizarre scenarios in these four-minute shorts are unlike anything I’ve ever seen in a Mickey Mouse cartoon, but it’s precisely this offbeat charm that makes them so addictive.
When you watch a Mickey Mouse cartoon, you don’t expect to say, “What the hell?!” Out loud. Repeatedly. But it’s part and parcel when watching the modern Mickey Mouse shorts from executive producer and supervising director Paul Rudish (Samurai Jack, Clone Wars). The shorts run about four minutes each and put Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and their pals into some weird ass situations that will have you scratching your head. Minnie decapitating Goofy, leeches feasting on a naked Mickey, a theme park made of potatoes—that’s the least of it. These shorts were released anywhere from 10 to 5 years ago, but they are still worth a visit or revisit.
These whimsical and unique short films might leave you puzzled at times, but it’s precisely their quirky aspects that make them enjoyable. Here are five Mickey Mouse shorts I recommend checking out:
“Mickey Monkey”
During their river journey, Mickey Mouse and his companions are unaware as a monkey switches places with Mickey. The story “Mickey Monkey” contains some unusual scenes, such as the incident where Mickey is seen without clothes (which I mentioned earlier), the monkey pretending to be Mickey grooming Minnie, and other peculiar instances.
“Wish Upon a Coin”
Recall that instance where Mickey Mouse gave Bashful a lick? Not familiar? It’s depicted in “Wish Upon a Coin.” In this story, Mickey, Minnie, and characters from Snow White find themselves in chaos when Pete swipes all the coins from the wishing well. A series of amusing and somewhat inappropriate events unfold as a result.
“Potatoland”
Imagine for a moment, carb enthusiasts: envision a theme park entirely fashioned from potatoes – welcome to “Potatoland.” Goofy yearns to step into the legendary land, and Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck tirelessly work towards its creation – a quirky, gravy-laden reality that satirizes traditional Disney Parks.
“Split Decision”
As I’m immersed in the game, things take an unexpected turn when Professor Von Drake’s attempt to tame Donald’s temper backfires. Now, I find myself facing not one, but two versions of Donald – including a colossal, Hulk-like Donald who creates chaos among the townsfolk!
“The Birthday Song”
In a seemingly harmless start, “The Birthday Song” has Minnie creating a melody for Mickey’s special day. However, things take an unexpected turn, leading to Minnie accidentally beheading Goofy. At the end of this short animation, his severed head lies on the floor.
Feel an itch to binge more of these shorts? Here’s the YouTube playlist. Knock yourself out.
Images: Disney
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