My topic is American popular culture
What is the American popular culture?
It is the attitudes and perspectives
shared by the majority of American citizens.
I will introduce one very famous symbol
in American culture--Mickey Mouse.
Mickey Mouse is an anthropomorphic mouse
who typically wears red shorts,
large yellow shoes and white gloves.
It is a lovely little mouse created by Walt Disney
and has been well-known all over the world
for quite a long years.
The man behind Mickey was Walt Disney.
He became very rich and successful because of Mickey Mouse.
In the 1930s, he made 87 cartoons with Mickey.
Then let's look at the animation history of Mickey Mouse.
In 1928, he first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie.
It was co-directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks.
Although it was the third Mickey cartoon produced,
it was the first to find a distributor,
and is considered by The Disney Company as Mickey's debut.
In 1929-1935, it was the age of black and white films.
In this time, Mickey was often characterized
not as a hero, but as an ineffective young suitor
to Minnie Mouse.
In 1935-1953, color films was showed in the screen.
Mickey's official first color film came in 1935
with the Band Concert.
By colorizing and partially redesigning Mickey,
Walt would put Mickey on the top,
and Mickey reach popularity he never reached before.
Since 1950s, television and later films began.
Mickey became more known for his appearances on television,
particularly with The Mickey Mouse Club.
Then, let's see the popularity of Mickey Mouse.
From humble beginnings, Mickey Mouse quickey became a star.
It has grown and developed over the years
and is now enjoyed by every new generation.
From many aspect of our life,
we can see the popularity of Mickey Mouse.
Why does Mickey so popular?
The main reason is that Mickey was like a common man,
but he always tried to face any danger.
We all appreciate this quality.
Once Walt Disney said,
"when people laugh at Mickey Mouse,
it's because he is so human;
and that is the secret of his popularity.
I only hope that we don't lose sight of one thing,
--that it was all started by a mouse.
Finally, it's the conclusion of Mickey Mouse.
It is really a positive element for cultural exchange.
As Mickey Mouse spread all over the world.
The American culture has well exchanged with the other cultures.
This can make American be understood by people of other counties.
That's my presentation.
Thanks for your appreciation.