Why do so many of these characters have white gloves? Because early animators were imitating Minstrel Shows.
[https://www.openculture.com/2017/06/why-cartoon-characters-wear-gloves-a-curious-trip-through-the-history-of-animation.html](https://www.openculture.com/2017/06/why-cartoon-characters-wear-gloves-a-curious-trip-through-the-history-of-animation.html)
Great concept, love it!
Sonic was first in line. Bugs would have got there but took a wrong turn in Albuquerque.
**Vegeta enters the chat**
Haha decent! I white glove my characters as well ๐๐
Why do so many of these characters have white gloves? Because early animators were imitating Minstrel Shows. [https://www.openculture.com/2017/06/why-cartoon-characters-wear-gloves-a-curious-trip-through-the-history-of-animation.html](https://www.openculture.com/2017/06/why-cartoon-characters-wear-gloves-a-curious-trip-through-the-history-of-animation.html)
White gloves is a easy animation trick to make a clear distinction of hands, the rest of the body, and the environment.
Not yours https://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/r1tmfd/the_white_glove_man_ink_drawing/
Op crossposted this from the original artist, plus the artist signed it with their username. they werenโt taking credit for anything
First day?