Donald Duck gestures to myself, wearing a green University of Oregon shirt, featuring him as the Oregon Duck, and I hold my hands in the shape of an O, a common practice to show team spirit.

Ruffled Feathers: Donald Duck and the University of Oregon

September 5, 2019, 5 Comments

It’s football season, and while I may not be a football fan, I am reminded of my alma mater, the University of Oregon, and its unique mascot history with Disney. Yes, as you may already know and can see here, Donald Duck was (and still kind of is) the mascot for the University of Oregon.…

That Time Donald Duck Helped America Pay Their Taxes

February 11, 2019, 4 Comments

For those in the United States, it’s tax season…everyone’s favorite time of the year, right? Well, once upon a time, a little angry duck helped everyone pay their taxes a lot quicker. On December 12th, 1941 Walt Disney received a call from the United States government. Walt had already lent his studio’s services for the…

History of the Ouija Board

September 17, 2017, 12 Comments

Recently I was at an antique mall I spied a vintage Ouija board with the price tag of “FREE!” and I simply couldn’t pass up, despite owning multiple already. As I walked out with it, I heard one of the employees say “Don’t use it now!” Over the years I have heard and read a…

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Ruffled Feathers: Donald Duck and the University of Oregon

That Time Donald Duck Helped America Pay Their Taxes

History of the Ouija Board