Cartoon character created in 1949. Quincy Magoo is a wealthy, short-statured retiree who gets into a series of comical situations as a result of his nearsightedness, compounded by his stubborn refusal to admit the problem. However, through uncanny streaks of luck, the situation always seems to work itself out for him, leaving him no worse than before.
Mr Magoo (Fictitious character)
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Scott, Thomas, 1947- :'Some pesky things, but nothing basically wrong...' 21 February 2013
Date: 2013
From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0024090
Description: Shows the cartoon character, Mr. Magoo, analysing the details of the SkyCity deal. Context: The National Government has faced a barrage of questions in Parliament over its deal with SkyCity to build a new convention centre in Auckland. Prime Minister John Key has stated that the Deputy Auditor-General's report shows no special treatment towards Sky City, however, opposition parties have intepreted the report differently. Magoo is a wealthy, short-statured retiree who gets into a series of comical situations as a result of his nearsightedness, compounded by his stubborn refusal to admit the problem. (OneNews, 20 Feb 2013) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).