2/20/2003: Mickey Mouse gas mask

Undertoad · 02-20-2003, 11:32 AM

This page documents an interesting footnote of history. In 1942 and especially in Hawaii, the population didn't know whether they might come under gas attack from the Japanese. So they prepared - with measures much more stringent than putting together a box of duct tape and plastic.

They found that there were no masks in children's size, so they got permission from Walt himself and produced 1000 gas masks with Mickey Mouse features. The page notes:

The mask was designed so children would carry it and wear it as part of a game. This would reduce the fear associated with wearing a gas mask and hopefully, improve their wear time and, hence, survivability.

Reduce the fear associated with wearing a gas mask by giving that to children??

I prefer the duct tape.

wolf · 02-20-2003, 12:35 PM

I agree. Children are much easier control when you can duct tape them to something.

wolf · 02-20-2003, 12:36 PM

Duct tape is like The Force™.
It has a Light Side.
It has a Dark Side.
And it holds the universe together.

perth · 02-20-2003, 02:24 PM

im having a hard time finding the words to explain why, but seeing this seems sad to me. i guess because a situation in which something like this is needed would cause a loss of innocence that no amount of cartoon-branding could compensate for.

~james

Griff · 02-20-2003, 02:54 PM

Can anyone imagine the present management of Disney Corp allowing the mouse's image to be attached to a gas mask? Maybe it's time to thaw old Walt out...

Undertoad · 02-20-2003, 03:48 PM

In a time of war, you betcha. Things are different then.

Happy Monkey · 02-20-2003, 04:19 PM

Whoa - Mickey looks high. He must be huffing.

xoxoxoBruce · 02-20-2003, 04:19 PM

WARS were differerent then!

juju · 02-20-2003, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Undertoad
In a time of war, you betcha. Things are different then.

Unless you're in a constant state of war. Then things are just different indefinitely!

deepandchilled03 · 02-21-2003, 08:56 AM

The whole gas mask craze is sad and giving people a false sense of security.

Being a former bio-chemical spec. in the Army

, you learn that even a mask and full mopp suit will only prolong your life a few hours. Most of the bio-chem weapons will soak through your skin with ease. Like the nasty blood agents.

Cheers

Deep and Chilled

chrisinhouston · 02-21-2003, 09:09 AM

I can't imagine Disney doing this now, but perhaps MacDonalds would.

Hey kids get your free Ronald MacDonald's Gas Mask with the purchase of your Happy Meal.

That Guy · 02-21-2003, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by chrisinhouston
Hey kids get your free Ronald MacDonald's Gas Mask with the purchase of your Happy Meal.

I have a feeling I know which Dwellars would be first in line for a 6-piece Whatchamcnugget Meal.

Cochese · 02-26-2003, 11:04 AM

That's creepy as all get out. Ronald McDonald on a mask would be just wrong.

02-20-2003, 11:32 AM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	2/20/2003: Mickey Mouse gas mask This page documents an interesting footnote of history. In 1942 and especially in Hawaii, the population didn't know whether they might come under gas attack from the Japanese. So they prepared - with measures much more stringent than putting together a box of duct tape and plastic. They found that there were no masks in children's size, so they got permission from Walt himself and produced 1000 gas masks with Mickey Mouse features. The page notes: The mask was designed so children would carry it and wear it as part of a game. This would reduce the fear associated with wearing a gas mask and hopefully, improve their wear time and, hence, survivability. Reduce the fear associated with wearing a gas mask by giving that to children?? I prefer the duct tape.

02-20-2003, 12:35 PM	#2
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I agree. Children are much easier control when you can duct tape them to something. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

02-20-2003, 12:36 PM	#3
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Oh, and just because ... Duct tape is like The Force™. It has a Light Side. It has a Dark Side. And it holds the universe together. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

02-20-2003, 02:54 PM	#5
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Can anyone imagine the present management of Disney Corp allowing the mouse's image to be attached to a gas mask? Maybe it's time to thaw old Walt out... __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

02-20-2003, 04:19 PM	#7
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Trippy, man Whoa - Mickey looks high. He must be huffing. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

02-20-2003, 02:24 PM	#4
perth Strong Silent Type Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,949	im having a hard time finding the words to explain why, but seeing this seems sad to me. i guess because a situation in which something like this is needed would cause a loss of innocence that no amount of cartoon-branding could compensate for. ~james

02-20-2003, 03:48 PM	#6
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	In a time of war, you betcha. Things are different then.

02-20-2003, 04:19 PM	#8
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	WARS were differerent then!

02-21-2003, 08:56 AM	#10
deepandchilled03 Maximum Reflection Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: USA (Say No to the Iraq War) Posts: 25	Duct Tape and Gas Masks The whole gas mask craze is sad and giving people a false sense of security. Being a former bio-chemical spec. in the Army , you learn that even a mask and full mopp suit will only prolong your life a few hours. Most of the bio-chem weapons will soak through your skin with ease. Like the nasty blood agents. Cheers Deep and Chilled

02-21-2003, 09:09 AM	#11
chrisinhouston Professor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,857	I can't imagine Disney doing this now, but perhaps MacDonalds would. Hey kids get your free Ronald MacDonald's Gas Mask with the purchase of your Happy Meal.

02-26-2003, 11:04 AM	#13
Cochese Disorderly Orderly Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 54	That's creepy as all get out. Ronald McDonald on a mask would be just wrong.

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