History Literature / KoziolekMatolek

[[caption-width-right:314:[-Two version of the same panel from the original first book [[labelnote:*]]Above: 1933 version, below: 1956 version[[/labelnote]]-] ]]

* GeorgeLucasAlteredVersion: Believe it or not, the comic book was redrawn by Walentynowicz [http://www.damosfera.com/Krotka-historia-wydan-Koziolka-Matolka/p/21%2C5.html two times] - the first time in 1947, due to masters to the original version were destroyed during the War, the second time in 1956, to make the story look more contemporary for readers at the time.

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[[caption-width-right:326:[-Illustration from the original first book [[labelnote:*]]ca. 1933[[/labelnote]]-] ]]

Adapted into a cartoon series that ran from 1969-1971, and which has [[Animation/DziwnePrzygodyKoziolkaMatolka its own page]].

Adapted into a cartoon series that ran from 1969-1971, and which has [[Animation/KoziolekMatolek its own page]].

* FurryConfusion: Matołek, and later his family, seems to be the only anthropomorphic animal around (though all animals are sapient, as usual in children's literature). The humans he meets react variously; some treat him as an ordinary person, some call for the butcher immediately upon spotting him, and then there are those who initially treat him as a human but try to make him into a stew once he displeases them.

The main character is an anthropomorphic goat that is on his way to the town of Pacanów, where he would get his hooves shoed. A bumbling, naive character like WinnieThePooh; his adventures were surreal like a Dali painting and would take him around the world.

[[caption-width-right:326:[-Illustration from the original comic book [[labelnote:*]]ca. 1933[[/labelnote]]-] ]]

* WhiteGloves: The protagonist wears yellow ones, actually, but still.

''Koziołek Matołek'', a name which can be translated as "Silly Billy-goat", is a character from a series of Polish children's books, created in 1933 Kornel Makuszyński (story) and Marian Walentynowicz (art). Since the books are made up of illustrations with a rhyming four-verse caption under each one, the books are usually referred to as "the first Polish comic books", even if different from the usual comic book (there is no text in the pictures themselves.) Adapted into a cartoon series that ran from 1969-1971, and which has [[Animation/KoziolekMatolek its own page]].

* ForeignFanservice: [[{{Subversion}} Of the innocent and patriotic kind]]. His colors (white coat and red shorts) evokes the flag of Poland.

* FurryConfusion: Matołek, and later his family, seems to be the only anthropomorphic animal around. The people he meets react variously; some treat him as an ordinary human, some call for the butcher immediately upon spotting him, and then there are those who initially treat him as a human but try to make him into a stew once he displeases them.

* WackyWaysideTribe: The entire story is nothing but a series of these.

* HilarityInZoos: In the zoo, Koziołek proceeds to free all the animals after they describe to him their heartwrenching tales of imprisonment.

Koziołek Matołek, a name which can be translated as "Silly Billy-goat", is a character from a series of Polish children's books, created in 1933 Kornel Makuszyński (story) and Marian Walentynowicz (art). Since the books are made up of illustrations with a rhyming four-verse caption under each one, the books are usually referred to as "the first Polish comic books", even if different from the usual comic book (there is no text in the pictures themselves.) Adapted into a cartoon series that ran from 1969-1971, and which has [[Animation/KoziolekMatolek its own page]].

* HilarityInZoos: In the zoo, Koziołek proceeds to free all the animals after they describe to him their heartwrenching tales of imprisonment.

[[caption-width-right:326:[-ca. 1933 [[labelnote:*]]Illustration from the original comic book[[/labelnote]]-] ]]

* FurryConfusion: Matołek, and later his family, seems to be the only anthropomorphic animal around (and barely anyone sees anything unusual in it).

A polish children's comic book character created in 1933 Kornel Makuszyński (story) and Marian Walentynowicz (art). Adopted into a cartoon series that ran from 1969-1971.

One troper has been working on this trope and apparently, the page NeedsWikiMagicLove. Episodes are available via Website/YouTube search.

* DerangedAnimation: Not to mention the animation is a bit off sometimes. Just adds to the surreal charm.

* HoYay: In an episode called ''Upał'' (meaning 'Heat'), he arrives to a town and tries to find a way to cool off. Later, he spots a donkey which seemed to be his friend considering their reaction to upon seeing each other. After shaking hands, you can actually see them kiss! Lip to lip, no kidding.
* NoExportForYou: 3 [=DVDs=] of the animated series are available internationally but there are no English subtitles nor translation. The original comic books have not been translated as well.
* PortalPicture: ''Złoty Szlak'' features one in the form of a map.
* TheWildWest: The setting of the episode ''Czarny Bill''.
* [[ArtisticLicensePhysics You Fail Physics Forever]]: It really doesn't matter, it's part of the RuleOfFunny.