Whats interesting though is the fact that musical director Carl Stalling, not Walt Disney, was the voice of Mickey in this toon. Fans can immediately note the difference Stallings voice is rougher and deeper than the one Walt used for Mickey. Minnie also appears in the toon as Minnie the Shimmy Dancer, another example of her sometimes overt sexuality in these early films. Later of course Minnie becomes much sweeter and more mouse next door. The Karnival Kid is full of the wackier cartoon style seen previously with Disneys Alice Comedies and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit series. Gags, like the one above where Minnie stretches her leg skin to fish out a coin, were bizarre and extremely cartoony. In later years less and less of this was implemented as the animators went for a more realistic, yet still cartoonish, style. Another such gag was also the inspiration for a merchandising milestone. At one point in the cartoon, Mickey actually takes off his ears and tips his hat to Minnie. Storyman Roy Williams used this gag as inspiration for the extremely popular Mickey Ears that are sold in Disney parks around the world today. There are a few gags I really enjoy in The Karnival Kid. Mickeys hot dogs actually act like real dogs, barking and obeying Mickeys commands. When one runs away after being sold, Mickey teaches it a lesson by dropping its drawers and spanking it. Another clever and complicated gag is this one involving a party blower coming towards the camera. Its a great in your face gag. As simple as it seems in todays cartoon universe, the gag really showed at the time just how talented the Disney Studio animators really were. Watch Ice Age: Collision Course Free on this page. Making a brief appearance at the beginning of the toon is Clarabelle Cow. While still not up to par with Horace Horsecollars emerging personality, Clarabelles added flowered hat does indicate the Disney animators growing interest in her. Its almost relatable to live action stars who guest star and cameo here and there in various movies and television shows before they are finally noticed and given a starring role. Clarabelle still is a cameo star, but soon she too will gain a starring role. Though loaded with gags, The Karnival Kid is not one of Mickeys best shorts. Curiously the cartoon is split into two stories, one involving Mickey selling his hot dogs and one where he serenades Minnie with the help of two annoyingly tone deaf black cats. In any case, The Karnival Kid is an important cartoon for Mickey because it is the one in which he finds his voice. Ben Hollys Little Kingdom Big Star Fun Kids Shows Printables Pinterest.