Po’s adoptive father, Mr. Ping, was originally designed as a rabbit. However, the creators decided a noodle-selling goose would be more humorous and symbolic in Chinese culture.
That’s such a fun fact! Mr. Ping as a goose definitely added more charm and humor to Po’s story. It’s amazing how small design choices can make such a big impact on the overall vibe of a character. I can’t even imagine him as a rabbit now!