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Goofy for President: Building a Cabinet of Disney Characters with a Bramble

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Pour yourself a Bramble and join us for a delightfully silly political fantasy: What if Goofy ran for president?
As we mix this raspberry-forward cocktail from Goofy's Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel, we craft a surprisingly thoughtful platform for Disney's most lovable klutz. With campaign slogans like "Not left, not right, just goofy" and "Leadership with a lopsided smile," we envision a presidency focused on kindness, community, and the occasional pie distribution program.
Goofy's domestic policies would transform America into a "Joyful Nation" with tax breaks for dessert companies, federal employees required to dance throughout their workday, and expanded national parks. His "fun-jocational" approach to education would emphasize arts, outdoor learning, and yes—homework that involves watching cartoons. Meanwhile, his "Goofstead Act" would revitalize neighborhoods through community gardens, block parties, and local involvement in schools.
We meticulously assemble Goofy's dream cabinet, debating which Disney characters would best complement his leadership style. Minnie Mouse earns unanimous approval as Chief of Staff for her organizational prowess, while former opponent Scrooge McDuck heads Treasury. Other inspired picks include Mulan for Defense, Pocahontas for Interior, and Donald Duck as Press Secretary (can you imagine those briefings?).
By the time we reach Goofy's inauguration speech, our silly thought experiment reveals something meaningful: perhaps what America really needs is a leader who reminds us that "we don't need to be perfect to care for each other. Maybe we just need a big heart, an open ear, and courage to do what's right, even if we trip over our own shoes along the way."
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Chapters

1. Goofy for President: Building a Cabinet of Disney Characters with a Bramble (00:00:00)

2. Introducing Goofy's Presidential Run (00:01:20)

3. Mixing the Bramble: A Disney Drink (00:02:15)

4. Campaign Slogans and Promises (00:05:40)

5. Goofy's Domestic and Foreign Policies (00:13:48)

6. Building the Cabinet: VP and Staff (00:20:51)

7. Presidential Opposition and Inauguration (00:31:07)

55 episodes

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Pour yourself a Bramble and join us for a delightfully silly political fantasy: What if Goofy ran for president?
As we mix this raspberry-forward cocktail from Goofy's Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel, we craft a surprisingly thoughtful platform for Disney's most lovable klutz. With campaign slogans like "Not left, not right, just goofy" and "Leadership with a lopsided smile," we envision a presidency focused on kindness, community, and the occasional pie distribution program.
Goofy's domestic policies would transform America into a "Joyful Nation" with tax breaks for dessert companies, federal employees required to dance throughout their workday, and expanded national parks. His "fun-jocational" approach to education would emphasize arts, outdoor learning, and yes—homework that involves watching cartoons. Meanwhile, his "Goofstead Act" would revitalize neighborhoods through community gardens, block parties, and local involvement in schools.
We meticulously assemble Goofy's dream cabinet, debating which Disney characters would best complement his leadership style. Minnie Mouse earns unanimous approval as Chief of Staff for her organizational prowess, while former opponent Scrooge McDuck heads Treasury. Other inspired picks include Mulan for Defense, Pocahontas for Interior, and Donald Duck as Press Secretary (can you imagine those briefings?).
By the time we reach Goofy's inauguration speech, our silly thought experiment reveals something meaningful: perhaps what America really needs is a leader who reminds us that "we don't need to be perfect to care for each other. Maybe we just need a big heart, an open ear, and courage to do what's right, even if we trip over our own shoes along the way."
Subscribe for more pop culture cocktails and conversations that find surprising depth in delightfully goofy premises!

Here's who we are and what is in store for you

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Goofy for President: Building a Cabinet of Disney Characters with a Bramble (00:00:00)

2. Introducing Goofy's Presidential Run (00:01:20)

3. Mixing the Bramble: A Disney Drink (00:02:15)

4. Campaign Slogans and Promises (00:05:40)

5. Goofy's Domestic and Foreign Policies (00:13:48)

6. Building the Cabinet: VP and Staff (00:20:51)

7. Presidential Opposition and Inauguration (00:31:07)

55 episodes

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