Iron Age Figure Resembles Mickey Mouse - Uppåkra, Sweden

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The discussion centers around the discovery of an iron age figure in Uppåkra, Sweden, which some participants believe resembles the character Mickey Mouse. The conversation explores the implications of this resemblance, including humorous comparisons and cultural references.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note the figure's resemblance to Mickey Mouse, with one suggesting it looks like Mickey has "paid a visit to Vlad the Impaler."
  • Another participant humorously suggests the figure appears to have consumed mead, contributing to its expression.
  • One participant expresses skepticism about the resemblance, stating the figure looks "too fierce" to be Mickey, implying a more complex family background.
  • A participant draws a parallel between the evolution of Mickey Mouse's appearance and that of Woody Woodpecker, suggesting both characters have undergone changes in their perceived cuteness over time.
  • Concerns about potential copyright issues with Disney are raised, with one participant joking that the Vikings might face legal action for the resemblance.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the resemblance of the figure to Mickey Mouse, though opinions vary on the implications of this resemblance, particularly regarding the character's demeanor and historical context. The discussion remains light-hearted and speculative without a definitive conclusion.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes subjective interpretations of the figure's expression and appearance, which may depend on personal experiences and cultural references. There are no established facts regarding the figure's origin or its intended representation.

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Readers interested in archaeology, cultural comparisons, or the evolution of cartoon characters may find this discussion engaging.

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Swedish archaeologists have uncovered signs of a Viking precursor to Mickey Mouse. Among the objects found during excavations at Uppåkra in southern Sweden is an iron age figure bearing a strong resemblance to the classic cartoon character.[continued]
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By the expression on his face, to me it looks like Mickey paid a visit to Vlad the Impaler.
 
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Oh it does look like Mickey! I love it. To me he looks like he's had a few bowls of mead.
 
:smile::smile: This is great! Has Zz seen this yet?
 
He looks a bit too fierce to be Micky. Must be from the "other" side of his family that nobody talks about at parties. :rolleyes:
 
turbo-1 said:
He looks a bit too fierce to be Micky. Must be from the "other" side of his family that nobody talks about at parties. :rolleyes:

My parents have a very old Woody Woodpecker cartoon film.
IIRC the title was Knock Knock.
Granted I haven't seen it since I was 10 or 12, but Woody was very fierce and somewhat evil looking to my memory.
Not at all the cute character he is now.

Looks like Mickey made a similar progression to cuteness :smile:
 
Don't let the people at the Walt Disney Co. sees this, or they might sue those Vikings for copyright infringement!

:)

Zz.
 
ZapperZ said:
Don't let the people at the Walt Disney Co. sees this, or they might sue those Vikings for copyright infringement!

:)

Zz.

:smile: The Vikings should sue Disney.