Of Mice and Men in popular culture and Lennie-type characters to serve as comic relief. Other examples in animation include: http://comicbook.com/blog/2014/03/16/the-walking-deads-the-grove-is-steinbecks-of-mice-and-men-with-the-undead/ Of Mice and Men in popular culture Of Mice and Men is a novella by John Steinbeck, which tells the story of George and Lennie, two displaced migrant workers in California during the Great Depression (1929–1939). The story is set on a ranch a few miles from Soledad in the Salinas Valley. Since its initial publication in 1937, it has been frequently referenced in popular culture. Homages to the characters Lennie and George have been especially popular in American cartoons and animated films. The "New York
Josh Lennie professional debut in the Football League Trophy first round on 28 September 2004 against Milton Keynes Dons. With the game already lost at 3–0, Lennie came on as a half-time substitute for Alan Julian. He was called into the first team squad on another six occasions during the 2004–05 season, but did not play. Lennie was released at the end of the 2004–05 season. After his release from Brentford, Lennie dropped into Non-League football. He played for AFC Wimbledon, Harrow Borough, Molesey, Chalfont St Peter, Carshalton Athletic (two spells), Chertsey Town (two spells), Skelmersdale United, Hayes & Yeading United, Salford