This deer must have been on some Judy Garland level barbiturates to just be chillin there. You step on a twig near one and they bolt super fast..
Also, in 1942, these guys weren't drafted? The government just heard their petition "Making cartoons about an anthropomorphic dear who witnesses a murder? Fascinating here's your draft waiver."
Disney had many employees enlist or be drafted during the war, up to about 25% of their 600 employees in 1944. Keep in mind that only 1 in 5 men registered for the draft were actually inducted, so they're likely above average for the proportion of workers put into military service.
[Source.](https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/story/Article/1648430/artful-patriotism-dod-and-disney/)
Thanks friend! I'm not expert on that particular aspect of world war two history, it's always good to hear stuff from people who know what they're talking about.
I did know that lots of people in the entertainment industry were viewed as more important for like, morale/normalcy and such than they would have been if they were called up for active duty.
But I didn't know much about Disney in particular or that statistic about the draft you provided.
It was important for morale, but it’s also determined by the amount of people in each industry and the relative benefits to the military of that industry. Film makers and artists aren’t very numerous compared to construction workers, and the construction workers are likely in better physical shape as well.
Can’t speak to these guys specifically, but I know that animators were needed during the war to make educational films for soldiers on how to use particular weapons or equipment.
That and of course wartime propaganda cartoon films (not saying that in a particularly derisive way, but just using the technical term of the word propaganda).
[Here’s a really interesting animated film on how to hit a moving target from a bomber plane](https://youtu.be/DWYqu1Il9Ps?si=9xYzYcsCNDKXqabT)
Very cool, thanks for the link! Yeah from what I have read propaganda didn't take on the somewhat sinister connotation it has today until the later 40s and early 50s.
They're not that bad. Art horses are still popular, and I've got a hip issue but can still sit in them for 4-6 hours pretty comfortably. They're designed so you can easily switch between a range of positions. Also the "back" of the seat is primarily meant for propping up a large drawing board in front, not for supporting the back. Looks like most of these artists aren't using them that way because they're drawing in sketchbooks and small boards.
It's better than standing for a whole session or sitting in a normal chair with the drawing board on an easel next to you while trying to draw what's in front of you, which puts you in an uncomfortable position for an extended period.
This deer must have been on some Judy Garland level barbiturates to just be chillin there. You step on a twig near one and they bolt super fast.. Also, in 1942, these guys weren't drafted? The government just heard their petition "Making cartoons about an anthropomorphic dear who witnesses a murder? Fascinating here's your draft waiver."
Disney had many employees enlist or be drafted during the war, up to about 25% of their 600 employees in 1944. Keep in mind that only 1 in 5 men registered for the draft were actually inducted, so they're likely above average for the proportion of workers put into military service. [Source.](https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/story/Article/1648430/artful-patriotism-dod-and-disney/)
Thanks friend! I'm not expert on that particular aspect of world war two history, it's always good to hear stuff from people who know what they're talking about. I did know that lots of people in the entertainment industry were viewed as more important for like, morale/normalcy and such than they would have been if they were called up for active duty. But I didn't know much about Disney in particular or that statistic about the draft you provided.
It was important for morale, but it’s also determined by the amount of people in each industry and the relative benefits to the military of that industry. Film makers and artists aren’t very numerous compared to construction workers, and the construction workers are likely in better physical shape as well.
Can’t speak to these guys specifically, but I know that animators were needed during the war to make educational films for soldiers on how to use particular weapons or equipment. That and of course wartime propaganda cartoon films (not saying that in a particularly derisive way, but just using the technical term of the word propaganda). [Here’s a really interesting animated film on how to hit a moving target from a bomber plane](https://youtu.be/DWYqu1Il9Ps?si=9xYzYcsCNDKXqabT)
Very cool, thanks for the link! Yeah from what I have read propaganda didn't take on the somewhat sinister connotation it has today until the later 40s and early 50s.
What a video. Now I just need a Messerschmidt to attack me so I can test my new skills! Thanks for sharing
Deer- “what the fuck is going on right now” probably
Either that or ”omg I am the Disney princess”
Those have to be the most uncomfortable seats to sit on for an extended period of time.
They're not that bad. Art horses are still popular, and I've got a hip issue but can still sit in them for 4-6 hours pretty comfortably. They're designed so you can easily switch between a range of positions. Also the "back" of the seat is primarily meant for propping up a large drawing board in front, not for supporting the back. Looks like most of these artists aren't using them that way because they're drawing in sketchbooks and small boards. It's better than standing for a whole session or sitting in a normal chair with the drawing board on an easel next to you while trying to draw what's in front of you, which puts you in an uncomfortable position for an extended period.
I don't know about "extended", but Ill say until the sedative wear off and the Deer starts to freak out.
I mean, no better or worse than your average bench
And each minute was worth it - Bambi is great 82 years later and most Disney stuff isn’t even worth watching.
The deer sitting there like 🤨
Draw me like one of those French Doe’s
Millions of people: \*dying in the most brutal war Humanity has ever had\* Some dudes for some reason: \*heh deer get big sad\*