Bugs Bunny's debut


Bugs Bunny made his debut today in 1940.

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"The Wild Hare" is a 1940 American animated comedy short film directed by Tex Avery and produced by Leon Schlesinger. It was distributed by Warner Bros. as part of the Merrie Melodies series. The film features two iconic characters, Elmer Fudd and Bugs Bunny, with the latter making his first official appearance in this cartoon.

 

The plot of the cartoon begins with Elmer Fudd sneaking around and saying his famous line, "Shh. Be vewy, vewy quiet. I'm hunting wabbits." He approaches one of Bugs' warrens and puts down a carrot as bait, attempting to catch Bugs with his double-barreled shotgun. However, Bugs outsmarts Elmer by using his arm to grab the carrot and the gun, leading to a humorous struggle that ends with the shotgun's barrel bent into a bow.

 

Bugs then emerge from another opening with a carrot in hand, lifts Fudd's hat, and teases him with his signature catchphrase, "What's up Doc?". Bugs pretend not to know what a rabbit is, playing along with Elmer's description until the hunter suspects that Bugs is, indeed, a rabbit. Bugs confirms this, and the playful banter between the two continues.

 

Throughout the cartoon, Bugs tricks Elmer with various pranks and gags, including placing a skunk in a trap, faking his own death, and giving Elmer a kiss on the nose. In the end, Elmer is left defeated and sobbing, while Bugs marches triumphantly towards his rabbit hole, playing his carrot like a fife.

 

"The Wild Hare" is known for its clever humor, witty dialogue, and the introduction of Bugs Bunny as one of the most beloved and enduring characters in animation history. It set the tone for many future cartoons featuring Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd's comedic rivalry. 

 

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