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Dingus McDuck, also known by the nickname Dirty Dingus, was a member of Clan McDuck. He is the father of Fergus McDuck and thus Scrooge McDuck's grandfather.
He was the brother of Quagmire McDuck, worked as a coal miner, and had difficulties paying taxes[1].
History[]
Woo-oo![]
Dingus' name and silhouetted image first appears on Webby's conspiracy board, near pieces of paper reading "Scrooge's Worst Nightmare" and "Friend or F.O.W.L."; it is also visible in subsequent episodes.
The Secret(s) of Castle McDuck![]
Dingus is among the McDuck relatives whose portraits hang in Castle McDuck; he is specifically noted as Fergus' father. Scrooge and Fergus later discover that Dingus' relationship with Fergus was not unlike their own. As such, Dingus hid the Treasure of the Knights Templar, leaving a note for Fergus challenging him to find it.
The Fight for Castle McDuck![]
Dingus is among the statues that were bought to life by the Blessed Bagpipe of Clan McDuck.
Appearances[]
Season 3[]
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Behind the scenes[]
- While Scrooge's grandfather is referred to in a couple of Carl Barks stories (eg. "Heirloom Watch" and "The Hound of the Whiskervilles"), the fact that he was a coal miner was first mentioned in the 1960 story "The Search for Cyril" by Bob Gregory and Tony Strobl, and the name "Dingus" was created by Don Rosa in his preparation for "The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck".
- The addition of the nickname "Dirty" would seem to be inspired by the 1970 western comedy film "Dirty Dingus Magee" directed by Burt Kennedy and starring Frank Sinatra as an outlaw turned reluctant lawman.
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