What's up, doc?- Bugs Bunny
2. http://articles.latimes.com/2011/may/03/entertainment/la-et-0503-looney-tunes-20110503
This article notes how far the classic characters have evolved since their creation into what they are today. With disgust, this television critic states: "Pity the poor cartoon character." Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck have transformed into modern people and have lost their cleverness and are now portrayed as "amiable, excitable idiots." I believe that this is true for almost all classic, quality cartoons trying to be recreated to fit today's standard. The fact is is that this cannot be done to honestly better the finally product. The parents of the public can argue that the old Looney Toons is not for young children like it once was, but it worked out okay for them then so why would it not be now?
http://blog.moviefone.com/2010/10/12/looney-tunes-cartoons-racist/
Like anything from the past, especially how the Looney Toons is from the 1930s, is going to end up being offensive in the future whether its racist or insulting. Should these specific cartoons be destroyed? In one aspect, I believe that they depict history in a way that shows how things were at that time, just as much as a civil rights museum. Looney Toons most offensive collection is called the "Censored Eleven" and is being discussed as whether they should be released on DVD.
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/the-looney-tunes-show
Parents will always question if something is suit for their children's' viewing. This review says that most of the sexual innuendos, stereotyping, and violence in Looney Toons are mild enough for it to "sail over kids' heads." The violence is exaggerated enough for children not to be frightened nor try to copy it. The user reviews are all positive, praising the show for its great entertainment and hilarity. I agree with every review that the questionable parts can be overlooked for the comical aspects.
This article notes how far the classic characters have evolved since their creation into what they are today. With disgust, this television critic states: "Pity the poor cartoon character." Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck have transformed into modern people and have lost their cleverness and are now portrayed as "amiable, excitable idiots." I believe that this is true for almost all classic, quality cartoons trying to be recreated to fit today's standard. The fact is is that this cannot be done to honestly better the finally product. The parents of the public can argue that the old Looney Toons is not for young children like it once was, but it worked out okay for them then so why would it not be now?
http://blog.moviefone.com/2010/10/12/looney-tunes-cartoons-racist/
Like anything from the past, especially how the Looney Toons is from the 1930s, is going to end up being offensive in the future whether its racist or insulting. Should these specific cartoons be destroyed? In one aspect, I believe that they depict history in a way that shows how things were at that time, just as much as a civil rights museum. Looney Toons most offensive collection is called the "Censored Eleven" and is being discussed as whether they should be released on DVD.
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/the-looney-tunes-show
Parents will always question if something is suit for their children's' viewing. This review says that most of the sexual innuendos, stereotyping, and violence in Looney Toons are mild enough for it to "sail over kids' heads." The violence is exaggerated enough for children not to be frightened nor try to copy it. The user reviews are all positive, praising the show for its great entertainment and hilarity. I agree with every review that the questionable parts can be overlooked for the comical aspects.
3. Looney Toons symbolizes America's culture from the past, since the 1930s. It is an animated cartoon series from Warner Bros. The show exploded into beginning many television series, comics, movies, music albums, video games, and even amusement park rides. The show has received numerous awards and was the most popular short cartoon series from 1942-1969.
Leon Schlesinger, Bob Clampett, and Friz Freleng's main characters have certainly made their mark on history. The most famous characters are Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and Tweety Bird. Bugs Bunny is gray rabbit known for his insouciant personality, accent, and is the perfect trickster. Daffy Duck is Bugs' best fried, yet arch-rival with a combative , unrestrained personality. Porky Pig is known for his unique line at the finish of every short. In the show, Porky Pig is easygoing and more of a sidekick, with a stutter. Tweety Bird is an adorable Yellow Canary with a malicious side who is forever having to deal with hungry cats.
Leon Schlesinger, Bob Clampett, and Friz Freleng's main characters have certainly made their mark on history. The most famous characters are Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and Tweety Bird. Bugs Bunny is gray rabbit known for his insouciant personality, accent, and is the perfect trickster. Daffy Duck is Bugs' best fried, yet arch-rival with a combative , unrestrained personality. Porky Pig is known for his unique line at the finish of every short. In the show, Porky Pig is easygoing and more of a sidekick, with a stutter. Tweety Bird is an adorable Yellow Canary with a malicious side who is forever having to deal with hungry cats.
MAH BISCUITS ARE BURNIN'! FIRE IN THE HAT! GREAT HORNY TOADS, THAT SMARTS!!! - Yosemite Sam
4. Looney Toons is known for its "Slapstick" comedy which means it involves very exaggerated, sometimes violent actions, like a pie in the face. Most of these actions surpass common sense. Looney Toons can also appear to have vaudeville, wacky, and pop culture humor. In the more modern episodes the type of humor to be continued or to be added is now questionable.
Works Cited:
"Looney Tunes." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 11 Jan. 2012. Web. 01 Nov. 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Looney_Tunes>.
"The Looney Tunes Show." - Television Review. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Nov. 2012. <http://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/the-looney-tunes-show>.
"The Looney Tunes Show." - Television Review. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Nov. 2012. <http://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/the-looney-tunes-show>.