Ep 11. Tortoise Beats Hare
- TV-PG
- March 15, 1941
- 7 min
In Looney Tunes season 1 episode 11, titled "Tortoise Beats Hare," the famous rivalry between Bugs Bunny and Cecil Turtle is brought to life. The episode begins with Bugs mocking Cecil's slow and steady pace, claiming that he could beat him in a race any day. Cecil challenges Bugs to a race, with the condition that Bugs must give him a 10-second head start.
Bugs, confident in his abilities, accepts the challenge and sets off on the race. However, as he is catching up to Cecil, the turtle pulls a clever trick and switches places with his cousin, a much faster hare. Bugs quickly realizes his mistake and is left behind as the hare speeds off towards the finish line.
Despite his cunning plan, Cecil's cousin becomes overconfident and slows down, allowing Bugs to catch up. In a classic twist, Bugs and the hare end up crossing the finish line at the same time, resulting in a tie.
But the clever Cecil has one final trick up his sleeve, revealing that the race was actually a bet between him and Bugs. Bugs, now owing Cecil a large sum of money, is forced to shift gears and take up a series of odd jobs to pay off his debt.
The episode is filled with hilarious moments that are typical of the Looney Tunes series. From Bugs' confident persona to Cecil's sneaky tactics, the episode delivers laughs from start to finish.
Overall, "Tortoise Beats Hare" is a classic episode that showcases the iconic rivalry between Bugs Bunny and Cecil Turtle, and it's a must-see for any fan of Looney Tunes.