At the start of Donald’s Cousin Gus, which premiered on this day in 1939, Donald is just sitting down to a large feast when he’s disrupted by a loud knock at his door. There, standing on his porch in a bowtie and top hat is Donald’s cousin, Gus Goose. Gus even has a note from Donald’s Aunt Fanny to prove his identity and to assure Donald that Gus “don’t eat much.” Boy, was Donald in for a surprise! Within seconds, Gus makes his way inside and manages to consume an extraordinary amount of food. Donald is at first amused, as Gus’s antics and appetite are largely comical. It isn’t long before his amusement is replaced with annoyance, however, as he realizes there’s nothing left for his own supper—everything Donald reaches for, Gus quickly consumes. Donald tries to suppress Gus’ insatiable appetite, but after meeting with no success, he eventually gives up for good.
