The Pluto formerly known as a planet is not the only, or indeed the first Pluto to be given less than their due. Anyone remember Mickey Mouse’s pet dog? What about him? He’s a dog, just like Goofy, but he has to wear a collar and walk on all fours while Goofy has a snazzy turtleneck and vest ensemble. Not to mention the fact that Goofy had his own movie in 1995, while Pluto was the only major character not featured in Mickey’s Christmas Carol. What’s up with all the Pluto hate?
For more on the differences between Pluto and Goofy, read this Mental Floss article: The Difference? Pluto vs. Goofy
-Joanna Bettelheim, Sadielou.net, May ’09