Evolution of Scrooge McDuck - DIStory Ep. 57

Scrooge McDuck is an iconic Disney classic. He’s been insanely popular for over 80 years! A huge comic book icon. And a the perfect year round embodiment of that important Christmas tale.
Hope you enjoy this deep dive into the miserly duck!
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[@missybarbour6885]

His "feet bibs" are called spats and they were a common clothing item until they fell out of fashion in the 1920's. Those were probably included in his original look to communicate that he is old fashioned and just stuck around because, let's be real, they tie together his fit

[@thelostmessenger]

Tbh he is dripped out

[@lorenheard2561]

Puttin' on the Ritz!! Rockefeller...

[@scr0ngle108]

@@lorenheard2561 Rockerduck!? That spoilt inheritor?

[@Nexthehedgehog]

French here, yes i can confirm that Scrooge is indeed one of the most popular Disney characters here, he's as much popular as Mickey. He's also have two official French Disney magazines named after him : Picsou Magazine & Super Picsou Geant. His french name is Balthazar Picsou)

[@birchwwolf]

Balthazar Picsou is the most extra name

[@politiekhistorie]

Since the duck cartoons are so popular in a large part of Europe (at least that I know of in France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland) I don't get why Disneyland Paris doesn't do anything more with that. There have been Toontowns in both the Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Anaheim, but I think a Duckburg-themed area would fare really well in Disneyland Paris (and even more so in the nineties when the park opened).

[@ziggehzigzig1238]

BALTHAZAR???

[@tornadodee148]

@@ziggehzigzig1238 yup

[@chrisrj9871]

@@birchwwolf "His french name is Balthazar Picsou" and yet America isn't allowed to say "Dr. Robotnik"...

[@sarahbradford8241]

9:30 I just realized each of Scrooge's button colors corresponds to one of the triplets. Excuse me while I go cry

[@Officialmuffin_gt]

😂😂😂😂

[@sandwich_bubbles47]

Those “foot bibs” are called Spats haha! And the Dino bash Scrooge is based off his design in the new Ducktales! I HIGHLY recommend it. It’s team are MASTERS at honoring their roots and referencing it. As a childhood fan of the original, it completely blew it out of the water! My favorite show of all time!

[@sabrinamiller3671]

I agree 💯

[@goblingames8789]

Ducktales 2017 is the greatest show

[@Thefurryonurfyp]

It’s my fav show.

[@cordelianelson8209]

11:20 Those are his spats! Also, I believe that the Dino Bash Scrooge is based on the Ducktales 2017 series and was probably there to promote the release. This version of the show involved many references to the Don Rosa and Carl Barks comics, as well as involving characters from the 1987 series of the show.

[@amoss1383]

Thank you pointing out the spats!

[@Wickedfan219]

Yes! I love the DuckTales 2017 series!

[@BuckarooBanzai84]

Thank you! Somebody pointed that out! =)

[@BuckarooBanzai84]

@@Wickedfan219 Ditto! But the OG too! =)

[@Outtacontextouttatime]

YES! My family went before Covid happened and Uncle Scrooge and launchpad we’re both at Donald’s Dino bash, and they both are in the 2017 reboot attire

[@sketchnotes2246]

I think I have an explanation as to why Scrooge eats coins... He's putting his money where his mouth is. Drum kit falls down the stairs.

[@missybarbour6885]

😂😂😂

[@sarahlamper5701]

Dan using every word possible other than the word “spats” is just..... it’s something

[@thundertits]

that and calling gyro guyro

[@LucasBradleylpbproductions6]

And not just Gizmo Duck, I also want Pete to have meet and greets in the parks.

[@DistoryDan]

Indeed!!!!

[@Mr.Mousey]

Wait Peg leg Pete himself does not have a meet and greet ?

[@npcproductions9065]

@@DistoryDan Hi, how ya doin’, have a great day, I’m subscribed

[@SauteedJosh]

I’m surprised Pete hasn’t become a costume character in the parks yet, let alone one already!

[@Maswartz226]

My biggest fear regarding ducktales is that the 2017 versions of the characters as well as new characters like Della and Lena are just gonna get ignored and forgotten.

[@alli_mode]

They are in the comic books. I do agree that that isn't nearly enough representation for them, though.

[@disneyfan6268]

For real! I would love to see a redesign of all the ducks in the 2017 duck tales style. It would be amazing. As well as introducing more characters like Fenton and Della into the parks

[@bullmonty764]

In Lena’s case, I don’t think Kimiko Glenn is helping in that regard, as she immediately went from one of the best and most interesting characters in Disney TV Animation history to Baby Sharks and My Little Ponies. Nothing wrong with it, it’s just too much of a whiplash for my liking

[@alli_mode]

@@bullmonty764 yeah, Lena got... weird after they "helped" her.

[@multiverseman4017]

The Dino Bash costume I believe is a reference to the DuckTales reboot (as well as the comics)

[@deshawnedwards6412]

Scrooge: I'm Scrooge McDuck! And I am smarter than the smarties and tougher than the toughies!

[@TheAnimatorOfOpallyon]

And sharper than the sharpies !

[@nova_beam]

Every time he calls his spats foot bibs it just cracked me up. I grew up on Duck Tales, so this was extremely fascinating to me.

[@TheGreyTurtleEntertainment]

The 2018 Dino scrooge design is based off of the David Tennant voiced one from 2017, because those tiny elements like the spats that Dan mentioned look like the cartoon version. At least that's my theory and I'm sticking to it! XD

[@NathanSpies]

Do an evolution of the Grinch, since he’s one of the most iconic Christmas characters of all time!

[@Forgotten_Cfund]

Yeah great idea

[@eikofire5244]

Yes! Lol he's one of my favorites!!

[@RPena98]

Yes!!

[@Maniac536]

The Jim Carrey grinch is not my grinch but I swear I’ve seen pictures of a grinch design at universal based on the original Dr Seuss drawings that look great.

[@kennethwelchis4011isbackagain]

@@Maniac536 You have never seen pictures of The Grinch before Dr. Seuss design more based on movies.

[@bandicootcollector]

He's wearing pince-nez (pinch nose) eyeglasses, and wearing driving gloves - he doesn't have feathers over his coat, haha. He's also not wearing shoes, boots or "feet bibs", he's wearing spatterdashes (spats) over his feet. It was common for men to wear these over their shoes from the Victorian era to the early 20th Century as the roads were often dirty, muddy and covered in horse manure. I guess it takes a little bit of historical knowledge to understand characters who wear period themed clothing.

[@Mikethekingboss]

That Scrooge in the thumbnail with that orange suit looks so cool

[@munetpapaver]

You could literally report on the history of dustbin at Disney and I would watch. Awesome video as always!!

[@taigatanfan_]

God i love scrooge he is by far my favorite character of those classic characters. I grew up reading his comics alongside a lot of others kinds of Disney comics, and i just found him to be the best written and well rounded character. Can’t help but love him.

[@berrypie11]

I find it a little weird that they seem to pair Scrooge with Daisy a lot. If they wanna have a female counterpart for him that's not significantly younger and already with Donald, they could make Goldie as a walk around character. They should totally make Della too, because she was amazing in the reboot.

[@amandapike2477]

yeah, except traditionally Goldie wanted to kill him. Very different from the new show.

[@Tsubahi]

Goldie was also a seductive thief and Scrooge did NOT like thieves. 😶

[@lilyashby2549]

I think because Donald is frequently grouped with Goofy, or Mickey and Minnie, so Daisy gets dropped to a lower tier with either Scrooge or the triplets. I dont think anyone is trying to make her seem like his counterpart.

[@delete---7593]

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[@Lilly-ep1vr]

creepy old man vibes

[@LavenderBats]

Uncle Scrooge is my dad's favorite character. I still buy him the comic books when I see them. 😍

[@eraser2592]

Your rendition of the duck tales theme song is awesome

[@TheAnimatorOfOpallyon]

*Am i the only one who thinks that we need to see "The Spear Of Selene" from Ducktales 2017 in Toontown as an attraction ?*

[@TheAnimatorOfOpallyon]

It could be a simultator ride where you went to the moon.

[@carminecdinoproductions]

Dang!

[@Wickedfan219]

@@TheAnimatorOfOpallyon that would be so awesome!

[@kittycheshire5099]

And a Sunchaser/Cloudslayer ride. Or at least a picture of the Bin on the backdrop.

[@sarabogarin3649]

@@TheAnimatorOfOpallyon and end up crashing in the end

[@wolfstriker9619]

I have the Complete life and times of Scrooge Mcduck book set and it is a great history of the Richest Duck in the World

[@pickleland7487]

Dan do u know that Scrooge mcduck is one of my favourite characters

[@jasminemiller7485]

Not even a minute in, and I love it! Dang, you sound great singing

[@sallynovember]

I support bringing Gizmoduck to the parks. We could build it on a similar platform as the mobile muppet lab.

[@andrew_inc.4541]

I’ve gotten hooked on this duck since the 2017 reboot and I’m glad you’ve gotten to the lad himself

[@SourisCheri99]

Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck, the best comics in the world!!! ❤️

[@PeachyCobbler]

Plot twist: he’s so rich he bought multiple of the same outfit for everyday

[@weirdproq]

I love all these costumes, but that Marley Goofy costume is truly amazing. Also, those things Scrooge wears on his feet are called spats.

[@jamie.d.k.]

I actually showed my nephew very recently the Disney Christmas sing-a-long that has Scrooge in it. We both jumped at closeups that show him with those blue demon eyes 😳😳

[@CinnamonGrrlErin1]

I want to see a Kingdom Hearts Scrooge, selling ice cream bars

[@SimplyStitches]

Every Disney Dan upload makes my day better! ❤

[@Forgotten_Cfund]

Same

[@thespider4010]

Same

[@leahpropst7266]

I love love love the Mickey's Christmas Carol characters! Goofy looks so great!

[@Wickedfan219]

I do too! Hopefully someday I'll get the chance to see them in person. Mickey's Christmas Carol was actually my first introduction to Scrooge McDuck when I was little.

[@ChuckE.CheesesIllinois]

Thank you for my request, Scrooge is my favorite character

[@ztslovebird]

We need more Disney Dan musical moments! Also, the things on Scrooge’s feet are called spats.

[@StupidlyStupid]

Could you make and evolution of Max Goof? I feel like he’s such an underrated character, and I absolutely love A Goofy Movie.

[@steventuscano9233]

It's Uncle Scrooge! Yay!!! And Nice Doing The Ducktales Theme Song Disney Dan!

[@phaulfishman3708]

Huge fan of your work! Would you ever consider doing a (and if you have that's great) Distory on Disney on Broadway? I am a University Musical Theatre instructor and would love to collaborate on such a project! There are some fun deep dives like the Snow White and the Seven Dwarves Stage show at Radio City Music Hall in 1979. It is iconic. Anyway, love your work! Heading to Disneyland next week!

[@jollyollyYT8]

Yes! I would definitely watch that!

[@TheAnimatorOfOpallyon]

*I'm Scrooge McDuck, i'm sharper than the Sharpies, tougher that the Toughies and smarter than the Smarties !*

[@princejohnneyfan]

This video was at the top of my recommended and I’m not disappointed. Thank you for another great evolution!

[@averyeml]

I love Ludwig Von Drake! I am bummed that he didn’t keep popping up in things, but I’m glad he at least paved the way for Uncle Scrooge. That color song from the show where he just sings color names was a FUNDAMENTAL part of my childhood and I don’t even know where I heard it from lmao

[@squigglymunchkin]

I remember teading the very old Dutch Donald Duck comic books that came in the mail every week. What a joy that was to read and discover new adventures of the duck family and more.

[@memeelfman324]

Do a evolution of puppet characters in the park

[@shinyagumon7015]

0:35 Well Dan, Strooge knows where each and every one of these coins where. That's why he's ok with putting them in his beak.

[@haleyg6991]

I yet again love the country bear's sense of fashion with his beautiful hat

[@TokuNorth]

"For a duck as wealthy as scrooge you would think he would have other outfits" Well, actually no in the comics Scrooge almost always just wears one outfit because it's cheaper than buying new ones Edit: To be more specific! in life and times of scrooge mcduck he trades an expensive rich mans suit for the red jacket thing he's known for in the don rosa stories and that's basically his only suit and even if it gets torn he will just patch it

[@Emthe30something]

I never watched Duck Tails. Maybe this will be my inspiration!

[@sabrinamiller3671]

It is such a treat, especially the reboot!

[@komaristudios]

Finally thank you disney Dan

[@anastasiacaffee4930]

Mickey's Christmas Carol was my first intro to Scrooge and he was and still is my favorite duck

[@masanorininomiya720]

My mother, she like the Scrooge McDuck in #Disney´s comic´s trips, and off course I watched #DuckTale was childhood!!

[@RebekahLeiplein]

"What are these macaron like buttons on my wealthy waterfowl?" Never change, Dan.

[@Herowebcomics]

Scrooge is an icon of walk around duck characters! He is so fasionablel!

[@Bunny-ks1md]

8:15 When I was a little kid, I put a bunch of coins in a cup with a straw and decided to take a “sip.” It was the nastiest thing I’ve ever put in my mouth, I can still taste it in my nightmares.

[@FluffyPumpy]

I didn't know he had costumes! This video was already told me something before watching

[@progamingbruuh2992]

Every time he makes a Evolution of costume characters his energy is more and more and his laughter tho🤣😂😂

[@toshirodragon]

Those "foot bibs" are spats. They were once used by well to do men to keep their shoes clean in the days of unpaved roads and horse drawn transportation. The 1930 audiences would have understood that this was a duck of means and class.

[@DuchessRococoPuff]

That Marley Goofy is incredible, it's cool to see they've embraced that Christmas Carol theme.

[@craziegracie5421]

I would LOVE if you did the evolution of Roger Rabbit! He’s my absolute favorite character!

[@mimbelka5899]

Can you do a video on the history of José Carioca and Panchito’s costumes I would love to hear about your opinion on them!!

[@LucasBradleylpbproductions6]

Oh and BTW, thanks for sharing photos of my Scrooge McDuck costume. And I'm glad that you like it. It definitely looks much better than the ones from the parks.

[@justabrd]

YES love any time you give the Disney birds love, great video as always

[@Nukenai]

Scrooge is by far one of my favorite Disney characters. I got to meet him at the Dino Bash thing in 2019, I was only able to take a day trip to Disney then and my friends indulged in me so I could see him lol. The costume is so nice and it's so cool to see all the fun variants... that I'll never see irl! Ah well, I'm happy I got to meet the one I did!

[@thetwistedsamurai]

Dan has a genuinely good singing voice ngl.

[@perrilewis180]

Honestly I hope the 2017 duck costumes stick around. Or at least add the elements from the show to newer costumes. Especially for the triplets so they are actually more distinct than just color. Like Dewey's adorable plumage on his head is so cute

[@noahmartinez5002]

Carl Barks is a legend, who'll go down in the annals of comic history

[@ElwoodBRICKS]

Scrooge doesn’t only have one jacket, he is just like Charlie Brown in the fact that he only has one TYPE of Jacket! Multiples of one! BOOM!!!! I’M done KENNY AND DAN!!!

[@cantpopdismolly]

Disney Dan, I must say you’ve got one heck of a voice! This made me realize not only does your laughter give me joy, but now your singing does too! This is one of my favorite KZbin channels 😭😭😭😭

[@sakurapablo671]

Actually, I love it. But the Pinstripes suit for him is cute. Probably, I’m a girl and I like certain things that looks cool, cute or totally out there. I’m weird that way sometimes, 😂. As for the Blue suit with the red color, definitely my favorite. But I love the change they did on the only update of Scrooge, for the Ducktales show of the red suit with black outer color. That’s still the old-school call back. The blue suit is something I remember within the Kingdom Hearts game, since he wears that color pretty well.

[@averyb316]

The characters at Disneyland for the after hours now look so good!

[@alorachan]

I just came back from Disneyland Paris, 2 days spent, and I didn't see any sign of Scrooge at all... you honestly couldn't convince me he was even considered in the park 'cause I saw no trace. I looked at all the merch, bought a bunch of pins, checked out the plushies, shirts, etc... in nearly every shop, saw several characters, watched the parades... no Scrooge. Bums me out, I love Scrooge and would have liked to see him.

[@alexajoy5688]

Hi!! Love your videos!

[@MishaJanee]

Dan’s singing and laugh is forever my favorite 👏🏽

[@davidwilliams5497]

Aaaaaand now I need more Marley Goofy. A nice coffee mug, or an action figure, or a plush, ya know, whatever. I don’t need my own costume… I don’t. Imma keep repeating that until I convince myself.

[@mattysworld626]

I remember that Disney On Ice show! I can remember literally having nightmares of Huey Dewey and Louie!! Nightmare fuel to the MAX!!!

[@sunrisemendoza]

i low high key watch all of Dan video because his energy makes me feel better nad I've been depressed so I am binge-watching these videos at work

[@clarktooncrossing3975]

Bah, Humbug! It's the one thing you can't say after watching a Disney Dan video! ^^

[@BerryClobo]

We need more ducks. Im surprised they never made costumes of Negaduck and the Fearsome Four since they already have Darkwing. I feel like having the Fearsome Four walk around would've made for some great interactions, especially with Quackerjack!

[@thomasramsay]

I have just started watching the original Duck Tales and i love it!!! Perfect timing!

[@karenholt2035]

We haven’t seen Scrooge since we’ve been to Disney World back in October of 2011 for our first time vacation. One day, we’ll find him and meet him soon.

[@crumbssugarcookie4459]

My 3rd grade math teacher watched it and she literally cried.

[@RPena98]

Thank you for uploading this! I just finished my externship at the vet clinic on Saturday and I feel like this is your way of rewarding me for it. Keep up with the great videos!! 🙌🏻♥️

[@moonprincesst.s.h.4ever115]

I love Disney Dan's singing voice! Bravo! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@lovethenightair]

It's always a pleasure to hear your laugh, never fails to make me a smile. BTW, I would love to see you take on the Distory of Alice In Wonderland's The White Rabbit at some point, he's my absolute favorite costumed character that doesn't get enough love!

[@steventuscano9233]

Disney Dan, You Missed One Christmas Costume for Scrooge The 2018-2019's Tokyo DisneySea harbor show "It's Christmas Time!"

[@joshuacritchfield3564]

Couple of things, In that original Donald duck cartoon the Scottish duck was being seen as frugal And frugal was being seen as a good thing. They wanted to him to spend this money properly And not a throw it away on a silly things. Additionally, The feet covers Are called spats. They were meant to go over your shoes To keep dirt off of them. Otherwise, I like the video and thought you did some pretty good research.

[@zekelinderman3970]

Awesome video! I have met Scrooge at Animal Kingdom in his orange coat, and Scrooge in his blue coat while wearing a Christmas scarf.

[@isabellaearnhardt6380]

Love the song ,:-)

[@firstflowerinspace]

Every time Dan writes a little parody song 10 years are added to my life

[@a.t.m873]

Thanks @Disney Dan. You've helped mae the holidays more merrier.

[@raynwise]

I love this video SO much. You always do such a great job, and I'm obsessed with Scrooge. But...feet bibs?!??! Lolololol I think the word you're looking for is "spats" 😅😂😆

[@cheesetouch7821]

Ah yes, the beautiful intro song is amazing!

[@buckeyeguy82]

This was an awesome video Dan! I love Ducktales, one of my favorite shows when I was little.

[@nellej7356]

YEESSSS!! I have been waiting for another evolution video! I love these!!😂

[@marykennedy9462]

He and Donald are my two favorite Disney characters. Duck Tales and Mickey’s Christmas Carol are my favorites

[@BenBakerJr]

8:39 that is the most perfect looking Donald Duck costume I have ever seen. 12/10

[@breakingtheicepogo]

Fantastic theme song, Dan! I was cheering for you

[@kateygaming_]

Your videos are so amazing and funny! Can’t wait to see what video you post next! Have a great day!

[@TheHarlequinHatter]

His Dinobash Outfit is based on Ducktales 2017

[@TheAnimatorOfOpallyon]

You're right, i was about to say that.

[@disneyfan6268]

I really would love to see a revamp of all the ducks in the 2017 duck tales versions! Knowing this is how most audiences are gonna know the ducks now and seeing as this is one of my comfort shows. I would love to see it. Scrooge the triplets, Fenton and even seeing Della would be amazing!