I just read this and wondering if anybody else knew about this. Cartoonist Bill Peet got into an argument with Walt, and lost. For revenge, he drew the evil Captain Hook in Walt's likeness.
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Walt Disney as Captain Hook
- Thread starter Palofmickey
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MKCP 1985
Well-Known Member
hmm . . .
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:CeqyINzyH9N76M:http://www.tbkusa.com/walt-disney.jpg
http://www.clicket.com/images/1DPL2383.jpg
Can't say that I see the resemblance. Either Peet was a lousy caricature artist, or perhaps the author was misinformed. :lol:
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:CeqyINzyH9N76M:http://www.tbkusa.com/walt-disney.jpg
http://www.clicket.com/images/1DPL2383.jpg
Can't say that I see the resemblance. Either Peet was a lousy caricature artist, or perhaps the author was misinformed. :lol:
darthjohnny
Active Member
I don't think so. Walt Disney doesn't really look like Captain Hook at all.
Besides, Captain Hook has a very thin mustache, and Walt Disney of course had a thicker one.
Besides, Captain Hook has a very thin mustache, and Walt Disney of course had a thicker one.
Mecha Figment
New Member
The only character that i've actualy heard a chartoonist admit to being modeled after Walt was Merlin. Right along with his personality and attitude