#Sunshine And Lollipops {Griffin}

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Logo wars: the unicorn vs. the griffin

Ever since August, the battle between the Warchief and the Sassenach has been lurking somewhere, on the outskirts of my radar. While some still deny there is anything going wrong between S and McTavish, I have strong reservations it's all about sunshine, lollipops and roses in that department. And I couldn't help but wonder if the key to the problem was not to be found in the very disingenuous way Graham chose to build the marketing strategy of his products and to update his own personal brand, in the process.

So I took a deep dive into socials and this is something that is going to take some more time to complete. If this kind of content is not your jam or you disagree with my premises, it's totally fine with me, but maybe you should skip these posts. And since we have to start somewhere, let's start with their companies' logos: they have a lot of things to tell us.

Soon after the Remarkable Week-end, S finally unveiled a business project he'd been alluding to for quite a while (if anything is wrong in here, kindly correct me in comments). This was the logo and the slogan they are still using until today:

The Sassenach Unique Spirits. Spirit of Home.

As compared with what McTavish released this summer:

McTavish Spirits. A Scotsman's Dream of America.

First logo: clean, sober lines. A Unicorn, whose contours seem more aptly designed for a sports car or a new, innovative line of home equipment (think rather audio systems, not refrigerators). Or even an elegant, country life oriented clothing line, with all the paraphernalia (gloves, scarves, etc - but we already knew about the First Love tartan, then, so it's still a possibility).

Unique spirits, with all my deep affection and due respect for a real effort, is not the best they could have come up with. You see, that's hardly a sales argument or an efficient pitch. Just like any dog owner on this planet would tell you that Bebe or Fido or Snoopy are 'the best dogs ever', a new entrepreneur would confidently tell you his booze is 'unique'. The effort S put into patiently educating his passion for whisky and creating something personal out of it deserved better. Not the completely expected and almost meaningless 'unique' - this is very lazy copywriting, I think (not a copywriter, just an exacting client, here). It spells low budget where we needed something irresistible.

Onwards to the Unicorn. Of course, it's all about Scotland - it's whisky, for Christ's sake. But, it's also about this:

This is the sixth panel of one of the most moving, exquisite things that ever graced this planet: The Lady and the Unicorn cycle of Flemish tapestries, now making the pride and joy of the Cluny National Museum of the Middle Ages, in Paris. A place I know well and was a very frequent visitor of, when I was living just about three blocks away from it. Its story has to do with the Five Senses and this is the last panel, featuring a mysterious message on that lavish tent's roof:

A mon seul Désir. It's French for: "To my sole desire". Unique, indeed.

Let's let things flow a bit in free association mode (I know Puffy did it on her blog with the Barbour project, but she didn't invent it and she certainly has no copyright - so yeah, waiting for a couple more idiots to block right after posting this):

Unicorn... Scotland... legend... purity...even Mary Queen of Scots asked for a unicorn horn to make sure the water was not poisoned, while in prison... untamed...chivalry.... woman...only a woman can tame and lure a unicorn... Medieval...Cluny... desire... sole desire... soul desire (heh)...unique...passion.... statement... labor of love... personal testimony...first love and we wrap it up nicely with a smile ('she is the original Sassenach', ahem).

That was the first set of (genuine) talking points he went with. Now, we deal with a contorted & painful explanation: Scotland is an inclusive nation and land, I am the Sassenach, etc. What do our unsuspecting American friends know, after all? But to a #silly European, it makes no sense: yes, Scotland is a very inclusive, open and even avantgarde society for many things, but this is whisky and should spell tradition, not innovation. It should spell mystery and something that comes (at great costs) from a faraway, fabled land of mists and druids and lochs. Not from a blaring EDI crossroads, where people are gathered to protest against global warming. Then how about that unnecessary 'I am the Sassenach' - no, Sir, you aren't, plus I hope you know how we, shippers immediately interpret it ('blood of my blood and bone of my bone' - 😁).

But your main problem with the name and the brand that goes along with is not even this. The problem is that a unicorn is always female. You have a feminine brand for a masculine product.

So instead of a haphazard explanation which smells of improv, why not just take the second, abstract, meaning of unicorn and just say cheekily something along those loose lines, for example:

'Well, we are a new, innovative enterprise which aspires to be a smaller unicorn in the world of spirits. Maybe we'll never make it to 1 billion dollars, but it's the bravery and the innovative spirit that we bring with us from Scotland, our home (cue in waxing lyrical and fill in the blanks with all the tropes you can think of). So we're the new kid on the block, the outsider, the underdog set to conquer new lands and new opportunities, exactly like Jamie Fraser, the character I play in OL does (cue in credible retconning of your initial strategy: you need a new client base to generate sales volume & secure or even multiply returning sales and those people DGAF about OL).'

Granted, you'll totally throw under the bus the whole initial plan, but hey - it's an elegant way out of a conundrum.

Second logo, quite a different situation. It's busy, busy, busy with the kind of motifs that make one immediately think of an engraved Colt grip. Something like this, perhaps, only stylized:

Instead of the Unicorn, we have a double beast: a Lion and an Eagle. In Ancient Greece, this mythical combo was called a  γρύψ (gryps), which later gave 'griffin' in English. It is a hybrid, but then so is bourbon. The Lion is a symbol for the European roots of the brand and the Eagle, well - easy, America, pointing West and meaning new perspectives, freedom, etc. But the brand is McTavish Spirits, in a very personal approach: this is my bourbon (isn't it ironic, for a white label project?) and this is my story and these are my (a Scotsman's) dreams of America. Transparent. Legible. I mean business - this is not a labor of love.

Free association again:

The Lion self... the Older, Wiser Guy... the Leader... the Statesman... Dougal MacKenzie...the (hello) Warchief...but this is America... so I am also the Lonely Gunman... I am exploring a New Frontier... bringing my past with me (all the classy, gentleman-like persona)... telling my personal story, too, in the process... from my Scottish roots to making it in Hollywood... so I am also The Storyteller (unlike that young nincompoop, who just goes zorbing and chases barmaids) ... so, maybe, just maybe if you listen to my stories, you will forget I put zero effort into trying samples and touring the whole land looking for perfect balance, and just went for the easy solution and a quick buck... buy my booze and I'll tell you more... I am reliable and tried and tested and still young enough and strong enough and determined enough (the Eagle) to have a new wife and new plans.

Plus: a masculine brand for a masculine product. I won't keep scores for a while, but pfff... point taken.

This is not only logo conception copycat and shameless, reactive competition, on very thin ice and on a (at this point in time, at least) very slim portion of the market. This is, mark me, war between two people who still have some gigs together.

We'll see next time who shows up at their parallel events and buys their booze and also how they choose to engage (or not) with these people. I think I begin to understand what McTavish's brand strategy is, but I need to have a second, closer look. More on this, tomorrow.

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I dare you to answer every single question in the "weird asks that say a lot" (tho you can decline the dare, or just answer one you really wanna answer)

me? declining a dare?? HELL NO! So buckle up, this is a long one!

1. coffee mugs, teacups, wine glasses, water bottles, or soda cans?–> coffee mugs

2. chocolate bars or lollipops?–> hmmmmm… chocolate bars.

3. bubblegum or cotton candy?–> neither really… there aren’t many stores where I can buy cotton candy just like that. So I guess bubblegum.

4. how did your elementary school teachers describe you?–> quiet, reserved, smart. I think that’s about it.

5. do you prefer to drink soda from soda cans, soda bottles, plastic cups or glass cups?–> actually cans. But I’ll settle for bottles if I can’t get cans

6. pastel, boho, tomboy, preppy, goth, grunge, formal or sportswear?–> hm… a mix between tomboy, sportswear and formal.

7. earbuds or headphones?–> both. earbuds while on my phone and headphones while on my computer.

8. movies or tv shows?–> tv shows. Keeps me occupied for longer and I don’t have to pay attention too much.

9. favorite smell in the summer?–> that fresh breeze when at sea or ocean. Or, the smell before a thunder storm.

10. game you were best at in p.e.?–> dodgeball, along with basketball and volleyball. which doesn’t mean I’m any good at either, those were just the ones I didn’t suck as much lol

11. what you have for breakfast on an average day?–> usually, I skip breakfast and have lunch. But if I want something, it’s usually a sandwich with either avocado, fish or something else.

12. name of your favorite playlist?–> uhh.. don’t really have one.

13. lanyard or key ring?–> both ^^ key ring to keep all keys i need together and a lanyard to lock them to my pants or something.

14. favorite non-chocolate candy?–> popcorn. I’m not entirely sure tbh, I’m simply eating popcorn now so that’s why it came to my mind lol

15. favorite book you read as a school assignment?–> ooh, good question. hm… catcher in the rye is up there… life of pie too… killing mr griffin…. hm. most books from my english classes it seems. the german ones sucked.

16. most comfortable position to sit in?–> sitting on one leg with the other angled. it’s kinda hard to explain, I guess.

17. most frequently worn pair of shoes?–> gray sneakers

18. ideal weather?–> sunshine, not too warm (maybe around 25°C), with a little breeze.

19. sleeping position?–> any position and every position

20. preferred place to write (i.e., in a note book, on your laptop, sketchpad, post-it notes, etc.)?–> either computer or mobile phone

21. obsession from childhood?–> hm. I guess drawing might be one. Other than that, I don’t think I have an obsession from back then. Maybe anime and cartoons in general, but nothing specific.

22. role model?–> don’t have one

23. strange habits?–> can’t think of anything right now..

24. favorite crystal?–> opal

25. first song you remember hearing?–> I don’t know the song titles of those, sadly. I do remember the ketchup song

26. favorite activity to do in warm weather?–> either taking a walk or sleeping in the sunshine. Not really much interested in activities.

27. favorite activity to do in cold weather?–> sleeping..

28. five songs to describe you?–> Alone in the room by asking alexandria, haze by tessa violet, choke by i don’t know how but they found me (the vibe of the song, not much of the lyrics), bones by emily finchum, dreamin by the score

29. best way to bond with you?–> oh, there are many ways tbh. either ask me about my obsessions and if they are similar to yours, let’s talk about those for hours. or just show up and talk bullshit, I’m always up for bullshit. or let’s rant about stuff that we both hate. just. yeah. I’m really not that hard to please, if you don’t treat me like shit, we’re good.

30. places that you find sacred?–> nothing comes to mind tbh. that doesn’t mean i don’t think places shouldn’t be treated without respect.

31. what outfit do you wear to kick ass and take names?–> jeans, sneakers, black tanktop and a blazer. or hoodie. things I’d usually wear as well. best to kick ass and take names while wearing what you like most, right?

32. top five favorite vines?–> “two bros, chilling in a hot tub, five feet apart cause they’re not gay.”“Say Colorado!” “I’M A GIRAFFE”“THIS BITCH EMPTY! YEET!”“Shit, duck!” “Oh, cause of the duck is it?” *gets hit by a flying duck*“Cabbage, cabbage, cabbage. LETTUCE, LETTUCE, LETTUCE!”

33. most used phrase in your phone?–> yaaaaaaf, yaaaaaaaas, rip, mood, aaaaaaaaaaargh, wtf, eyyyyyyyyyyyyy, oooh, fuck, ehehehehehehe (usually after a dirty joke), yay~, yehi wasn’t able to just pick one

34. advertisements you have stuck in your head?–> none. thank goodness

35. average time you fall asleep?–> maybe.. 30min?

36. what is the first meme you remember ever seeing?–> oooh boy, I don’t remember.

37. suitcase or duffel bag?–> suitcase. They’re easier to handle

38. lemonade or tea?–> tea

39. lemon cake or lemon meringue pie?–> neither.. I don’t really like cakes or pies

40. weirdest thing to ever happen at your school?–> there was a warning of a school shooting due to some internet posts. Nothing happened at our school, but people were scared. Other than that, constant firealarms due to bullshit reasons like cooking or dust. And being late for school due to flooding and casually walking in to class with zero fucks left to give.

41. last person you texted?–> a friend who sent me a cute pic.

42. jacket pockets or pants pockets?–> BOTH AND BIG ENOUGH TO FIT MY PHONE IN PLEASE

43. hoodie, leather jacket, cardigan, jean jacket or bomber jacket?–> Hoodie and leather jacket.

44. favorite scent for soap?–> something fresh like lemon grass or so. Or some herbs. Nothing too sweet and no nuts

45. which genre: sci-fi, fantasy or superhero?–> I like a lot of superhero stuff, but fantasy is up there too.

46. most comfortable outfit to sleep in?–> I’ll sleep in literally anything, depending on how tired and lazy I am to change.

47. favorite type of cheese?–> none

48. if you were a fruit, what kind would you be?–> a pomegranate i think

49. what saying or quote do you live by?–> none really. More like a motto. Be the best you can be and enjoy yourself as much as possible.

50. what made you laugh the hardest you ever have?–> pfft. tons of things. i can’t possibly pinpoint one

51. current stresses?–> New job starting soon where I’m not really sure how well I’ll be able to handle it, sleep scedule is fucked, being on my own entirely with no friends nearby.. ah well.

52. favorite font?–> don’t have one

53. what is the current state of your hands?–> slight lingering pain, a bit cold, no injuries

54. what did you learn from your first job?–> my first ever job was as a waitress/barkeeper at age 14 or something. What I learned there… some people expect too much of you without helping you. And it’s ok to go away from a bad envirenment. Your own well being is most important.

55. favorite fairy tale?–> It’s either the tale of Icarus or the tale of Kunegunda. Those are actually the first ones I ever heard.

56. favorite tradition?–> hm.. don’t have one

57. the three biggest struggles you’ve overcome?–> School, College, emotional breakdowns

58. four talents you’re proud of having?–> drawing, being able to view at problems rationally and finding solutions, reading people I know, my bullshit kind of humor

59. if you were a video game character, what would your catchphrase be?–> Let’s get this fucking party started!

60. if you were a character in an anime, what kind of anime would you want it to be?–> slice of life. They’re the most wholesome with weird and funny friendship moments

61. favorite line you heard from a book/movie/tv show/etc.?–> The risk I took was calculated, but damn, am I bad at math.

62. seven characters you relate to?–> I’m too lazy to think of seven, so have one: Killua from Hunter x Hunter

63. five songs that would play in your club?–> see number 28.

64. favorite website from your childhood?–> YouTube. Well, not really childhood, but early teenage years.

65. any permanent scars?–> I have one on my forhead from an accident when I was a kid. Don’t know if other scars are permanent.

66. favorite flower(s)?–> forget-me-nots

67. good luck charms?–> a d20 dice

68. worst flavor of any food or drink you’ve ever tried?–> hm… I think I surpressed any bad memory like that. Can’t remember

69. a fun fact that you don’t know how you learned?–> brown eyes can be changed permanently blue due to some genes and pigments being linked together

70. left or right handed?–> I’m right handed

71. least favorite pattern?–> anything with huge contrasts and tons of messy lines. hurts my eyes and brain

72. worst subject?–> history. Never was good at remembering dates and years and that shit.

73. favorite weird flavor combo?–> I… don’t have any..

74. at what pain level out of ten (1 through 10) do you have to be at before you take an advil or ibuprofen?–> a 6, usually. Except if i need to do stuff or I’m trying to sleep. then a 4.

75. when did you lose your first tooth?–> I think, around the age of 9..

76. what’s your favorite potato food (i.e. tater tots, baked potatoes, fries, chips, etc.)?–> chips

77. best plant to grow on a windowsill?–> a succulent always grew really well with me. Or cacti.

78. coffee from a gas station or sushi from a grocery store?–> Never had coffee at a gas station. I did have sushi from the grocery story, but they were never any good.

79. which looks better, your school id photo or your driver’s license photo?–> driver’s licence photo

80. earth tones or jewel tones?–> jewel tones

81. fireflies or lightning bugs?–> wait… wat

82. pc or console?–> PC. Never had a console

83. writing or drawing?–> drawing

84. podcasts or talk radio?–> podcasts

84. barbie or polly pocket?–> I had both growing up. As a kid, barbie. later on, polly pocket.

85. fairy tales or mythology?–> why not both.

86. cookies or cupcakes?–> cookies

87. your greatest fear?–> complete darkness

88. your greatest wish?–> to manage well enough not to have to worry about anything

89. who would you put before everyone else?–> parents i guess

90. luckiest mistake?–> I bet there were so fucking many but I can’t remember right now

91. boxes or bags?–> depends. boxes for organizing stuff at home, bags for shopping and gathering things like bottles or clothes

92. lamps, overhead lights, sunlight or fairy lights?–> lamps and overhead lights

93. nicknames?–> Chan

94. favorite season?–> fall

95. favorite app on your phone?–> telegram, messaging my friends and all

96. desktop background?–> a picture I made a while ago I called galaxy marbles

97. how many phone numbers do you have memorized?–> around 4 or so

98. favorite historical era?–> don’t have one, the all sucked

there. I did it. holy shit that was a lot.

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Actual Success: These Fictional Characters All Have Stars On The Hollywood Stroll Of Fame

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Actual Success: These Fictional Characters All Have Stars On The Hollywood Stroll Of Fame

The Hollywood Stroll of Fame is among the most iconic monuments to showbiz on the planet. Spanning 15 blocks of sidewalks, the Stroll of Fame’s 2,600 stars every honor a celeb who has made a major achievement within the leisure trade. From well-known actors and actresses to the writers who create film scripts, the Stroll of Fame celebrates a variety of people that have succeeded at their work. But it surely seems that being human isn’t a requirement of incomes a star! Listed here are the fictional characters which have obtained their very personal stars on the Hollywood Stroll of Fame.

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The beloved Disney character Minnie Mouse obtained her star on Hollywood’s Stroll of Fame on January 22, 2018. Her character was almost 90 years previous by this time, and lots of of Minnie’s followers had been there to assist her have fun. However lots of people had been left questioning simply what had taken so lengthy. Her counterpart Mickey Mouse’s star had been awarded to him again in 1978, an occasion for which Minnie was even current.

Regardless, she has her star now and the girl who has offered Minnie’s voice for many years stated that she believes the cute mouse can be “completely thrilled past phrases” in regards to the honor! Pop star Katy Perry sang on the occasion. Congrats, Minnie.

Learn all about Mickey’s star ceremony subsequent!

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Mickey Mouse obtained his particular star on the Stroll of Fame in 1978, to have fun the 50th yr anniversary of Steamboat Willie. The quick animated cartoon is the place he had made his debut. Current to assist Mickey obtain this prestigious award had been pals Goofy, Pluto, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Roy Disney. Roy stood in for his brother Walt Disney, Mickey’s creator. Sadly, Walt handed away in 1966.

The previous Mouseketeer Annette Funicello, an authentic Mickey Mouse Membership member, was additionally at Mickey’s award ceremony to want him an enormous congratulations. Mickey was the primary cartoon to obtain a star on the Stroll of Fame — it was an enormous day for him!

Subsequent: some fortunate animals have been awarded with stars!

You don’t must be human or a cartoon to obtain a star on Hollywood’s Stroll of Fame – animals are eligible too. The legendary German Shepherd actor Rin Tin Tin was awarded his star on February eight, 1960. Rin Tin Tin was rescued from the battlegrounds by an American soldier throughout World Battle I. The soldier, Lee Duncan, positively made the fitting resolution to avoid wasting “Rinty” as a result of the canine went on to star in 27 Hollywood movies and turn into a reputation recognized all through the world.

After the unique Rin Tin Tin died, different German Shepherds had been utilized in his place however none of them had been fairly as profitable as he had been.

Extra movie star animals arising!

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Similar to Mickey Mouse, Godzilla obtained a star on the Stroll of Fame in honor of his 50th birthday. The occasion was additionally a celebration of the large lizard’s retirement from showbiz. The day, November 29, 2004, was proclaimed “Godzilla Day” by Hollywood’s honorary mayor Johnny Grant. A parade was held in tribute, and Godzilla (actor Tsutomu Kitagawa in a dressing up) acquired to stroll the crimson carpet to the premiere of his closing movie, Godzilla: Remaining Wars. Enjoyable truth: the very first film to function the monster, merely titled Godzilla, was the one one of many franchise to be nominated for a Japanese Academy Award.

The character Godzilla has since come out of retirement.

Now, for a a lot smaller honoree…

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Tinkerbell, the pixieish beam of sunshine from the beloved Peter Pan books and movies, was given her star in 2010. It’s star #2,418, and it’s situated on Hollywood Boulevard close to the El Capitan Theatre. The occasion coincided with the DVD launch of Tinker Bell and the Nice Fairy Rescue. Director Bradley Raymond stated that “[a]lengthy with Mickey Mouse, Tinker Bell might be probably the most recognizable character of all time. She’s been widespread from 1953 to now due to that multifaceted character all of us fell in love with in ‘Peter Pan.’ … There’s one thing mysterious about her.”

Which favourite animated household has a star? Discover out subsequent!

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Who doesn’t love the Simpsons household? Lots of people should, because the fictional animated crew obtained an honorary star on the Stroll in 2000. The entire fam was there: Dad Homer, mom Marge, son Bart, and daughters Lisa and Maggie. The Simpsons present has been on the air for 30 years now — no small feat for an animated cartoon! Most of the human actors liable for voicing the household had been current too, together with Yeardley Smith and Nancy Cartwright.

Creator Matt Groening additionally has a star in his honor, which he obtained in 2012. Producer James L. Brooks acquired one in 2015.

Bugs Bunny, the animated Warner Brothers rabbit, additionally has a star on the Stroll. Bugs obtained his star in 1995, and it’s situated at 7007 Hollywood Boulevard. The Brooklyn-accented and sassy character was created in 1940 and voiced by Mel Brooks. He has appeared in dozens of movies, shorts, TV exhibits, books, and video games within the many years since his first introduction to the general public. There’s even an amusement park trip named for him! In accordance with The Guinness Guide of World Information, Bugs Bunny “is the ninth most-portrayed movie character on the planet.” Wow, no surprise he wanted a star of his personal!

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Beloved puppet Kermit the Frog was granted a star in 2002, greater than 40 years after creator Jim Henson debuted him to the world. Henson, sadly, handed away in 1990. He was Kermit’s longtime voice. However different members of the Henson household had been current on Kermit’s huge day, together with Jane Henson, Brian Henson, and Heather Henson. Additionally there was Kermit’s human costar David Arquette, who appeared with the frog in It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Film. Puppeteer Steve Whitmire voiced and manipulated Kermit on the ceremony. If you wish to go to, the star is situated at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard.

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Most canine are content material with a milk bone or different edible deal with to reward a job effectively finished. However display star Lassie, a Collie, deserved one thing just a little extra particular than that. She obtained her star on February eight, 1960. Lassie was referred to as a heroic canine who repeatedly saved folks (particularly her beloved buddy Timmy) from all types of predicaments. Though a number of canine performed Lassie over time, they had been all wonderful actors and the transition between them was hardly noticeable. In 2005, Self-importance Truthful referred to as Lassie one in every of its “100 Icons of the Century.” Lassie’s star is situated within the 6300 block of Hollywood Boulevard.

Developing: some honorees who waited almost 70 years to obtain their star.

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… Donald Duck! The cranky however lovable character with a extremely distinctive manner of speaking was awarded a star in 2004, when he was 70 years previous. Then-CEO of Disney, Michael Eisner, offered the consideration. “He has introduced great pleasure and laughter to folks world wide, along with his appeal and explosive temper-tantrums,” he stated. Donald Duck was first launched to the world in 1934, in a cartoon referred to as “The Smart Little Hen.” His star could be discovered at 6840 Hollywood Boulevard, in entrance of El Capitan Leisure Centre (the place Jimmy Kimmel Dwell is filmed).

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There’s no place like Hollywood for these stars of the basic movie The Wizard of Oz. All of them performed Munchkins and had been honored with a star 68 years after the film was launched. That’s fairly a wait, however from the proud appears on their faces it should have been price it. Seven of the 9 surviving Munchkins had been capable of make the journey to California for the occasion. All of them wore costumes in honor of their roles within the movie. Considered one of them, Jerry Maren, waved a lollipop and stated: “It feels nice to be right here!”

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Disneyland, aka the Happiest Place on Earth, was opened in July of 1955. Fifty years later, in 2005, the celebrated theme park obtained an “Award of Excellence” star. It’s not truly a part of the Stroll of Fame however is adjoining to it. Disneyland’s star options Sleeping Magnificence’s citadel within the heart circle. Disney’s out-going CEO Michael Eisner and incoming CEO Bob Iger each spoke on the ceremony. Plenty of Disney characters, together with Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and Pluto, had been additionally current. You may go to the Disneyland star at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard.

This animated character may need had the final snigger in any case! Right here’s Woody Woodpecker receiving his star in 1990. He’s joined by the person who created him, Walter Lentz, who was 90 years previous on the time of the ceremony! Lantz was impressed to create the chicken throughout his 1940 honeymoon, when an obnoxious chicken stored him and his new bride awake all night time. Woody Woodpecker, along with his annoying however endearing trademark snigger, is a long-time fan favourite. He was initially voiced by actor Mel Blanc and later by Danny Webb, Kent Rogers, Ben Hardaway and eventually by Grace Stafford. Woody’s star is situated at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard.

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Nicely, right here’s one character who couldn’t be bothered to placed on pants for a ceremony marking his induction to the Hollywood Stroll of Fame. Winnie the Pooh, everybody’s favourite animated bear, obtained his star in 2006. The character, created by creator A.A. Milne in 1926, was 80 years previous on the time. Pooh was joined by his good buddies Rabbit, Tigger, and Eeyore (who managed to look rather less dejected than ordinary). Sadly for followers, Pooh’s BFF Piglet stayed house that day. Pooh’s star is situated at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard.

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In 2015, the lovable beagle Snoopy obtained his star, to have fun the discharge of The Peanuts Film. Snoopy’s star is situated subsequent to Peanuts creator Charles Schulz’s star. Charles Schultz, who handed away in 2000, as soon as stated that “Snoopy’s entire character is just a little bittersweet, however he’s a really sturdy character. He can win or lose, be a catastrophe, a hero or something and but all of it works out. I like the truth that when he’s in actual hassle, he can retreat right into a fantasy and thereby escape.” Schulz’s son Craig was current for the Hollywood Stroll of Fame ceremony.

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To have fun the 10th anniversary of the child’s present Rugrats, the principle characters got a star of recognition. This passed off in 2001, the identical yr Steven Spielberg acquired his star! Costumed variations of the cartoon’s important characters — Tommy, Angelica, and Chuckie — had been current to obtain their award. The Rugrats star is appropriately situated outdoors a toy and costume store, at 6600 W. Hollywood Boulevard. That is the one star on the Stroll of Fame Nickelodeon present has obtained up to now.

This character is among the tallest recipients of a star on the Hollywood Stroll of Fame! The long-lasting Sesame Road favourite Large Hen stands at eight ft, 2 inches tall. Puppeteer Caroll Spinney has been performing in that big yellow costume since 1969. Large Hen acquired his Hollywood star in 1994 and has obtained numerous different public recognition for his position on Sesame Road: he was featured on a postage stamp in 1999 and made the duvet of TIME journal in 1970. Large Hen’s star is situated at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard.

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The lovable ogre Shrek obtained his star in 2010, to coincide with the discharge of his movie Shrek Perpetually After. Jeffrey Katzenberg, the CEO of DreamWorks Animation, offered him with the consideration, saying “Having gone from the swamp to a star right here on Hollywood Boulevard, I feel he really does symbolize the nice Hollywood dream. Like all nice stars who’re commemorated on this boulevard, Shrek is now certainly and really a part of our tradition. He’s an ogre for all ages.” The human stars of the Shrek movies — Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy — all have Stroll of Fame stars of their very own.

On June 28, 1987, Snow White was awarded her very personal star on the Stroll of Fame. She had an necessary place in film historical past, because the star of the very first feature-length animated Disney movie. The character was voiced by actress Adriana Caselotti. Snow White and the Seven Dwarves was so groundbreaking that creator Walt Disney obtained a specially-designed Oscar for his work (offered to him by little one star Shirley Temple). The trophy options one regular-sized Oscar statuette and 7 smaller ones representing the dwarves. Snow White’s star is situated at 6910 Hollywood Boulevard.

Strongheart was one of many first canine celebrities. The German Shepherd appeared in 4 journey films throughout his profession, which spanned 1921-1929 (he was well-known earlier than Rin Tin Tin). Earlier than turning into a big-shot film star, Strongheart was referred to as Etzel von Oeringen and was a police canine in Germany. He got here to the USA in 1920 and was ultimately so well-known that there was even a model of pet food named “Strongheart” after him. Strongheart obtained his star on the Stroll of Fame simply days after Lassie and Rin Tin Tin, on February 11, 1960. Followers can go to the location at 1724 Vine.Strongheart obtained his star on the Stroll of Fame simply days after Lassie and Rin Tin Tin, on February 11, 1960. Followers can go to at 1724 Vine.