The Art of Skiing

The Art of Skiing

Goofy demonstrates the art of skiing.

Directed by Jack Kinney

Produced by Walt Disney Productions

19418 min7.1 / 10

A lighthearted animated short where Goofy bumbles through a skiing lesson with physical comedy and cheerful absurdity.

Goofy, staying at the Sugar Bowl resort, demonstrates the basics of downhill skiing, which the titles and announcer insist is pronounced "SHEEing". The equipment is, of course, of the era. As you can imagine, Goofy has much trouble keeping his skis parallel and pointing downhill. The final ski jump conveniently lands Goofy right back in bed.

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  • Is The Art of Skiing sad? No. Less sad than 100% of films.

  • Is The Art of Skiing scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is The Art of Skiing easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Is The Art of Skiing violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Does The Art of Skiing end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

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