Eeyore is said to favor thistles in A. A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh stories.
Eeyore is described as an old grey donkey who lives in a gloomy, boggy part of the Hundred Acre Wood. His fondness for thistles suits both his species and his generally melancholy personality, although the books give him moments of loyalty, humor and unexpected skill.
Eeyore’s diet is separate from the favorite foods associated with other characters. Pooh is famous for honey, while Piglet is associated with acorns. These recurring food details help distinguish the animals in the original stories.
Eeyore first appears in Winnie-the-Pooh, published in 1926. He also becomes especially prominent in The House at Pooh Corner, where his lost tail, his birthday and his attempts at poetry receive important story attention.