How to Be a Mickey Mouse Fan

Born in 1928, Mickey Mouse began his career with "Steamboat Willie," the first sound animation to gain popularity. It was in newspapers around the country by 1930. He's loved by people around the world for his innocent mischief and carefree joy. As a fan, you can enjoy Mickey in multiple ways. Read on to find out how.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Call yourself a Mickeyholic. Only Mickey Mouse fans in-the-know call themselves that so you'll immediately bond with others.

2. Plaster your walls with pictures of Mickey and his friends. Download wallpapers, buddy icons and screensavers from the official Disney Mickey Mouse site.

3. Buy every DVD, video and video game on the market with Mickey. Watch them constantly and memorize Mickey's performance in every one so you can relive them with other fans.

4. Make a pilgrimage to one of the Disney theme parks at least once a year. Travel only where Disney has a presence.

5. Buy every Mickey item you can get your hands on: clothes, dolls, jewelry, bags, shoes, watches. Take your stuff wherever you go to show people just how much you love Mickey Mouse.

6. Set up a website dedicated to the most lovable mouse in the world. You'll be in good company. Join a Mickey Mouse webring.

7. Show your solidarity with other online Mickey Mouse fans. Join the online fan club that Forrest Gerke created.

Tips & Warnings

• Devote your website exclusively to Mickey Mouse to show you're a true fan. Let others design websites for the other characters.

Resources

• Bookmark Disney's Mickey Mouse site.
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• Join the Mickey Mouse online fan club.