Trivia / The Hundred and One Dalmatians

• Tribute to Fido:
  • Dodie Smith's inspiration for the book was her own Dalmatian, who was also named Pongo; naturally, she put him into it as the main character.
  • Likewise, Cruella was inspired by an acquaintance of Smith's who had once remarked (not maliciously, mind you) that a Dalmatian's spotted coat would look good on a human.

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