Having Mickey Mouse on the back of your clothes will not affect your luck. Mickey Mouse represents the embodiment of adventure, optimism, progress, independence, and willingness to help others. Mickey Mouse (also known as Mickey), born in 1928, is an animated image created by Walt Disney and Ubiwerks in 1928. An anthropomorphic black mouse wearing red shorts, large yellow shoes and white gloves, Mickey Mouse is the official mascot of the Walt Disney Company and one of the most recognizable cartoon characters in the world. Mickey Mouse made his official debut in the movie "Steamboat Willie" on November 18, 1928, and has since become the official mascot of the Walt Disney Company.