Now that I have 2 year old, I’m often relegated to “viewing buddy” status when Mickey Mouse comes on. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is big here, and she’s not afraid to yell out the magic words at random times throughout the day:

Meeska! Mooska! Mickeeeeeey Mouse!

Next time you see any of the shows, keep your eyes on Mickey’s ears. They’re drawn (or “rendered” for all you techno-sticklers) as if they’re always facing the camera. Mickey will turn his head this way and that, but the ears never move in the proper perspective with Mickey — it’s like he’s wearing a floating scalp.

It’s just an example of how far a company will go to protect their brand.

Now I guess I’ll just sit back and wait for a call from their lawyers.