Talk:Eeyore

Pronunciation

Given that Milne is from a region where non-rhoticism is dominant and the name-as-onomatopœia doesn't make nearly as much sense in a rhotic dialect, shouldn't the pronunciation given be non-rhotic? Twey (talk) 20:29, 9 July 2011 (UTC)

Goodbye

As a dedicated and Eeyore fan, I find it my civic duty to delete the obscene and tasteless section in trivia, about his "death."

hehehe!

Hehehe! Is that what poor Eeyore's trouble has been? Pushpin in the bum? :-)Sorry, A joke ~Merinda

Well, he probably wouldn't feel any better without his tail, though... 85.226.122.241 13:14, 30 October 2005 (UTC)

onomatopoeia

Eeyore is an onomatopoeia. Yes? -- Zondor 14:51, 15 October 2005 (UTC)

Eeyore was in the game kingdom hearts

Yes, or "a phonetic representation of the donkey's bray" as the article less succinctly puts it. Flapdragon 15:15, 15 October 2005 (UTC)

Well, you know I was never that good at being succinct when we worked together at Collins, Harry ... --scruss 22:26, 19 October 2005 (UTC)

Well well, what a small Wikipedia it is. I mean world. Not sure if Zondor was asking what onomatopeia was, suggesting using that word instead of the phrase, or checking s/he'd understood Eeyore's name -- but succinct is not always best, your phrase seems to me better than bandying about technical terms in this non-technical article. Flapdragon 18:58, 20 October 2005 (UTC)

Always thought it was one of those old no longer used Nordic names, like Kermit the frog, similar to Éomer or Eirikr, you know, Eeyore. 4.242.174.134 (talk) 04:37, 14 March 2009 (UTC)

Benjamin

Is it just me, or is the idea of a depressing, cynical, pessimistic grey donkey kind of stolen from Benjamin in Animal Farm? --VolatileChemical 06:56, 11 November 2005 (UTC)

i dont belive Eeyore was stolen because A.A Milnes books Winnie The Pooh books were release in 1928 27.33.164.27 (talk) 09:32, 22 August 2022 (UTC)

If by "stolen from" you mean "came about years before", yes.

Fictional donkeys??

Is this a serious category? Eeyore is the only member so far. Flapdragon 16:00, 13 December 2005 (UTC)

yes it i serious and he isnt y=the only onFireball93

IIRC, the Fictional Animals categories are both real and have survived a CfD but I could be wrong about the latter. Kit O'Connell (Todfox: user / talk / contribs) 23:42, 22 January 2006 (UTC)

Separation from Disney article

The Disney representation is in many cases contradictory to the original A. A. Milne character. Eeyore is first and foremost a character in books by A. A. Milne, and that is being lost and overwhelmed when the Disney infomation is in the same article.

I am currently working on separating out all of the A. A. Milne characters from their more recent animated versions. The information about the original character was too difficult to distinguish from the Disney character and attempts to use the article to find out about the original character were being foiled. Lkinkade 11:16, 29 August 2006 (UTC)

Oh no you won't! Eeyore1993 19:39, 29 August 2006 (UTC)

Pin the Tail on the Donkey

Does anyone know the relationship between Eeyore's tail and Pin the Tail on the Donkey? I suspect that the game predates AA Milne's story but I think it would be worth mentioning in this article. --NHSavage 19:33, 29 September 2006 (UTC) (whose childhood role models were Eeyore and Marvin the Paranoid Android)

There's some speculation about the origin of the game here: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/22618 --Jtalledo (talk) 19:40, 29 September 2006 (UTC)

That's very interesting. If it is true it proves that pin the tail on the donkey predate Eeeyore and so probably inspired Milne. Still just because a version was patented then does not prove that it did not origate earlier!--NHSavage 19:54, 29 September 2006 (UTC)

Also worth noting: this eBay auction for a donkey party game that's supposed to be from 1901. Imdb also lists a film called The Donkey Party from 1901 as well, which supposedly features people playing a donkey party game. --Jtalledo (talk) 20:37, 29 September 2006 (UTC)

Actually, in the upcoming movieWinnie the Pooh (film), I believe I saw something about Pin the tail on the donkey in the trailer. Melonwater (talk) 20:55, 15 April 2011 (UTC)

New look

Who revised this page? It looks really good! Kudos!

Vicar of Dibley trivia

...the Vicar decides to discuss the one book that everyone has read: The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh

The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh is an animated film, not a book. Should it be Winnie-the-Pooh? Flapdragon 19:38, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Birthday

The comment that his birthday is 25th December seems to be at odds with the story "In which Eeyore has a birthday and gets two presents". If this occurred on Christmas Day, surely it would be mentioned (and it would be snowy). I think clarification is needed, but I don't have the sources. Droolie 18:33, 1 February 2007 (UTC)

That story seems to be happening in a very warm and sunny (possibly spring or summer) day (can't remember if it's mentioned in the text too or only the illustrations). Certainly not Christmas Day. - 89.133.33.41 00:39, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

A Kind of Blue

Fellow fans of Eeyore, this page lacks a most critical feature. In the past I have grappled with resolving this qualm until it has provided the utmost consternation. I suspect our four-legged friend would not mind, but on his behalf I am compelled to put this to the community's judgement.

If you see Eeyore as he appears in Disney cartoons you will notice his distinctive cloud-grey color. If you ‘meet’ Eeyore at any of Disney’s theme parks you will find that he is a recognizable furry cloud-grey. If you read the original Pooh stories you will discover that Eeyore is described as an "old grey donkey".

However, if you buy a Disney-produced piece of Eeyore merchandise you will undoubtedly be drawn (pardon that slight pun) to the incredible sight that Eeyore is…blue? True, not all of this merchandise depicts him as being other than grey, but a sizable amount does. To confuse matters further, his nose is often pink, and the bow on his tail is often the wrong color. Animated gifs and clipart on the internet also use this color scheme. Video box tops use this color scheme. The Pooh ride at Disneyland as depicted in the official 50th Anniversary souvenir guide uses this color scheme.

Now, if you are like me and believe that whatever is on the screen in a media context is canonical to that universe, then Eeyore, for all the merchandizing would have us believe, is in fact cloud-gray. So, if it is to be, why is Eeyore drawn blue?

(My theory is that because Eeyore has such a depressing personality the toy makers decided to reflect his blue nature with a blue coat of fur.) (Mchelada 22:44, 21 February 2007 (UTC))

• You sound smart.
  • What's a qualm?
    • I agree completley. That should be in the article.69.161.101.224 03:35, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Influence on Marvin the Paranoid android?

Isn't Marvin the Paranoid Android almost directly influenced on Eeyore? Could this be in the page? ALmost could be built a group of characters similar to Eeyore, cynical, stoicist, etc.? Could be fun to know them all...

Arkitektpt 11:39, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

It's referenced in DON'T PANIC, written by Neil Gaiman in the 80's before he got all famousy and stuff. 68.21.38.223 18:31, 3 May 2007 (UTC)MD

"Stew's Version"

I don't see how this section belongs in a Wikipedia article. It's just a link to a random guy's blog, isn't it? Jagan 22:26, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

• Sort of, I am one of the people behind the blog page, and I can promise you that the owner of the stuffed Eeyore has nothing to do with it. I do agree that the entry might not be right for the Wikipedia, except maybe on the Practical Jokes page. Larsalthof

Removing per: Links normally to be avoided WP:EL - Dan D. Ric 19:45, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for providing the link to the "links to be avoided" page Dan D. Ric. "Stew's version" has (unfortunately) continued to pop up over the past few days and will continue to be removed -- it doesn't belong in an encyclopedia. Buxley Hall 16:45, 30 April 2007 (UTC)

Sudden changes are afoot...

I wish wish wish I knew enough to change it back, but someone edited it beyond all belief!

Donkey or mule?

I thought Eeyore was a mule, not a donkey? Anyone who knows for sure? ChickenFalls 06:42, 17 April 2007 (UTC)

Well, Tigger calls him "donkey boy". (205.250.167.76 02:29, 22 May 2007 (UTC))

A mule is the offspring of a donkey and a horse. So a "donkey boy" could be either a mule or a young donkey.--VAcharon 19:25, 10 October 2007 (UTC)

This site: [1] seems quite definite. And Eeyore just doesn't look mean enough to me a mule... :-) quota (talk) 10:05, 28 January 2008 (UTC)

I think that Eeyore is definatley a donkey because when they put his tail on him sometimes he will make that "HHEEE-HHAAWWW" noise —Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.111.237.68 (talk) 21:26, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

• The book describes him as a donkey so...end of discussion. 69.204.103.195 (talk) 04:25, 15 August 2008 (UTC)

Fiona Burchell?

I'm sorry, but I need a source for this... Come to think of it, the whole page needs sourcing... Dr.Kermit (talk) 03:34, 29 October 2008 (UTC) Who's she? 69.204.109.18 (talk) 00:50, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

E.H. Shepard

I notice we don't have a picture ("decoration") of Eeyore by E.H. Shepard? Much mention is made of the differences between Eeyore's appearance in the books and in Milne, so perhaps a piccie to illustrate this? Any objections? 129.67.157.182 (talk) 10:13, 22 April 2009 (UTC)

Personality

Is it worth noting that his personality in the book is a lot different than in the televisions shows?

In the book, he is very mean and sarcastic (and hilariously so). In the cartoons and live action versions, he is just sad and gloomy. Maybe they changed it because they thought it wouldn't be suitable for children or something.

Anyway, do you think this difference is worth mentioning in the article? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.148.222.114 (talk) 23:15, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

Pig?

I am 80-85% sure that Eeyore is a pig. Thank you and have a good day —Preceding unsigned comment added by Joshizzle3 (talk • contribs) 18:11, 14 October 2010 (UTC)

His tail is not curly like piglets. Beach drifter (talk) 18:12, 14 October 2010 (UTC)

he is a donkey 27.33.164.27 (talk) 09:30, 22 August 2022 (UTC)

Edit request from Prodigious70, 3 June 2011

Please correct the following spelling "His current voic actor is Bud Luckey". He's a DONKEY!! from voic to voice

Eeyore had a RED balloon

i just wanted to say that in the description of eeyore, it is mentiond that piglet gives him a balloon for his birthday. he does, but the description says that the baloon is green. i know this is wrong because i am a big eeyore fan and that episode was my favorite growing up. i figured that the green balloon must have been from the original book. however i did some research and found that the balloon was red in both the book and TV series. please change it from green to red. oh, and he said in both that red was his favorite color. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Marcus The Mammoth (talk • contribs) 03:51, 7 December 2011 (UTC)

Prodigious70 (talk) 19:00, 3 June 2011 (UTC)

Thanks for pointing that out, the correction has been made. Nev1 (talk) 19:07, 3 June 2011 (UTC)

Slipknot song

Why is it called "Eeyore" when its text is not related to this character?134.17.0.170 (talk) 08:06, 19 April 2012 (UTC)

Citation or edit needed. Eeyore is described in the book as making a humble statement, not vain.

Pooh is described as really thinking Eeyore's poem is better than his own--not as being humble. Also, note that POEM itself states that the poem about Christopher Robin going away was difficult to write, and Christopher Robin describes the POEM as 'A comforting thing to have.' Eeyore decided to give Christopher Robin space, rather than stick around for the 'Thank you.' This in contrast to Winnie the Pooh reading his poem out, and 'carelessly' accepting praise, so I'm not sure where the idea that Eeyore is vain came from. I strongly suggest that the individual who wrote this segment of the article needs to read the House at Pooh Corner again, and provide citations for why their currently unsupported opinion is completely contrary to the clear, honest statements/moral examples for children provided by A. A. Milne. If it's to do with Eeyore being depressing, and therefore obviously insert-negative-quality-here-because-you-don't-like-him please remember that Eeyore has a nail stuck in his backside after the careless theft of his tail by Owl, and that's the least of his troubles.[Astronut7] 124.149.198.219 (talk) 00:37, 30 June 2018 (UTC)

"P-yore" listed at Redirects for discussion

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Semi-protected edit request on 22 August 2022

Eeyore also is thought to have a depressive disorder, or just depression 27.33.164.27 (talk) 09:29, 22 August 2022 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 28 October 2023

Can image showing Disney's version of Eeyore be changed? No0One1 (talk) 06:10, 28 October 2023 (UTC)

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