One fun question that many Disney fans brainstorm about is how different and similar Goofy and Pluto are.[read more] Like how they both are dogs, but Goofy dresses and walks like a human. Goofy is so good at talking while Pluto has only mastered the art of barking. Dogs usually don’t talk except for the cool huskies that we saw going viral for adorably mimicking human voices. But Goofy doesn’t just mimic, he is good enough to deliver a thank-you speech at a fan meeting. Sometimes I think I can learn a lot about public speaking from Goofy. Like how effortlessly he says anything and everything that comes into his mind without a care in the world.
When there is a question, we must find an answer, and today I am going to figure out why Goofy is gifted with his human-level speaking skills and Pluto is still being a regular dog that we still love. So, let’s dive into it.
The Big Word You Need to Know: Anthropomorphic
One thing that makes our beloved Goofy different from Pluto is that him is an anthropomorphic dog. Now, for those who are not familiar with the word, it simply means morphing an animal to make it seem more human. Basically, it is about giving animals some traits that are typically associated with humans. Goofy walks on two legs, dresses up like a gentleman and talks with a human voice because he is an anthropomorphic dog.
Whereas Pluto is non-anthropomorphic as he is just a dog without any human-like attributes or features that are given to Goofy. Pluto is a pet, but Goofy is a person who just looks a lot like a dog. Just like how we have other characters like Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and more who are like humanised versions of a mouse and duck.
Goofy: The Dog Who Got a Promotion
Goofy was not a typical dog from the beginning. Disney animators have made a lot of changes to Goofy’s design over the years, but he has had the human-like persona and styling from the start. Over the years, he turned into someone we all can relate to as he even has a movie where he plays a Dad who has his own struggles. Something is endearing about Goofy that clicks with fans of all ages, and when Goofy turned into a family man, the audience accepted him with a huge applause. He needs to talk and be expressive to portray the character and connect to the viewers emotionally. That’s how Goofy was given his human voice that we all grew up hearing.
Pluto: The Good Boy with Paws
We cannot underestimate Pluto’s popularity in the Disney fandom just because he cannot talk. Pluto doesn’t really need words to express himself. He talks to us with his body language, expressions, and the cutest tail wags in the Disneyverse. He is the real her, saving Mickey from messes since the 1930s. I am a big fan of his cute barks, and his loyalty never fails to Mickey never fails to impress me. His paws give us positive energy, just like any of the fur babies we have at home.
Final Thoughts: Talking or Not, They’re Both Icons
One thing that all of us will agree upon is how both Goofy and Pluto are the most awesome dogs of the Disney universe. Goofy can talk to us and be one of us, whereas Pluto is the pet that we all need in our lives. Both have their own charms and quirks, which make them who they are. I think the animators have done a great job of making these two seem similar and different at the same time. They both are dogs, but they have their own unique style that sets them apart from one another. That’s why they both have a special place in the hearts of Disney fans worldwide.[/read]