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'Donald Duck Day', June 9

  • Writer: Simon O'Donovan
    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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