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In "The Golden Pineapple," Fethry dives into the bizarre self-help tome *Be Happy - The Psychology of Excelling at Anything* by Dr. Sigmund Shrinky, turning Donald and Gladstone’s seaside routine upside down. When Gladstone wins a sailboat at a raffle, Fethry convinces Donald to join him as crew—claiming it’s the perfect chance to test Shrinky’s unorthodox theories. Written by Peter Snejbjerg and Thad Komorowski, with art by Marco Rota and colors by Digikore Studios, this 2025 Fantagraphics issue features a cover by Michel Nadorp.
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Fethry becomes obsessed with yet another oddball book ("Be Happy - The Psychology of Excelling at Anything [by] Dr. Sigmund Shrinky") and incessantly annoys both Donald and Gladstone with its philosophy and theories. When Gladstone typically wins a sailboat at a seaside raffle, Fethry suggests that Donald and he work as Gladstone's boat crew... creating the right conditions for Fethry to put Dr. Shrinky's assertations to the test.
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