'Donald Duck Day', June 9
- Simon O'Donovan
- Jun 9
- 2 min read
Quiz • Discussion • Singalong • Reminiscence
Donald Duck first appeared on 9 June 1934 in the Disney cartoon 'The Wise Little Hen'. More than 90 years later, he remains one of the world’s best-loved cartoon characters.
Here is a memory quiz about Donald Duck to get things going ...
💭 Reminiscence Discussion
* Did you feed ducks as a child?
* Where was your local duck pond?
* Did anyone keep ducks or geese?
* Have you ever eaten duck (in poor taste for Donald Duck Day I know, but Peking Duck rolls with Hoisin sauce is a very popular Chinese dish)?
* Which Disney character was your favourite?
* Did you watch Disney cartoons at the cinema or on television?
* Do you remember The Ugly Duckling story?
* Have you ever been called a “lucky duck”?
* Which duck saying do you use most often?
Can You Name These Other Early Cartoon Characters?
Answers:
Deputy Dawg, Hong Kong Phoey,
Inspector Gadget, Baloo Mowgli & Sheer Khan,
Lady & Tramp, Top Cat & Officer Dibble,
Noddy & Big Ears, Rupert The Bear,
Pinnochio & Jiminey Cricket, Snow White & Happy Sleepy Sneezy Doc Bashful Grumpy Dopey,
Peter Pan & Tinkerbell, Betty Boop,
Wood Woodpecker, Road Runner & Wiley Coyote,
Yogi Bear & Huckleberry Hound, Pluto & Goofy,
Winnie The Pooh & Tigger Kanga Roo Owl Rabbit Eyeore,
Ermintrude Florence Brian Dougal Zebedee Dylan (Magic Roundabout),
Tom & Jerry, Tin Tin & Snowy,
Popeye & Olive Oyle, Sylvester & Tweety Pie,
Daffy Duck & Porky Pig,
Fred & Wilmer Flintstone, Barney & Betty Rubble, Dino,
Daphne, Shaggy, Scooby, Freddie & Thelma,
Home & Marge Simspon, Bart, Lisa & Maggie,
Pink Panther & Inspector Clousseau, Snoopy & Woodstock,
Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny & Felix The Cat
CST Songs Of The Day
🦆 Closing Thought
The Ugly Duckling teaches us one of life’s most enduring lessons:
“Never judge someone by appearances. Everyone has the potential to grow, change and surprise us.”
A lovely message to end a Donald Duck Day session. 🦆✨
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