Ep 18. Kiss Me Cat
- TV-PG
- June 20, 2011
- 7 min
In Looney Tunes season 2 episode 18, titled "Kiss Me Cat," viewers are in for a hilarious ride as two iconic animated characters, Pepé Le Pew and Penelope Pussycat, cross paths.
The episode takes place in a romantic Paris, France setting where viewers meet Pepé Le Pew, a passionate skunk who is always on the hunt for love, and Penelope Pussycat, a beautiful cat with a striking resemblance to Pepé's imprint of his love interest. As the episode kicks off, we see Penelope Pussycat walking along the streets of Paris and catching the eye of Pepé. Of course, Pepé is convinced that she is his long-lost love and begins to immediately pursue her.
What follows is a hilarious cat-and-skunk chase throughout the city, as Penelope scrambles to get away from Pepé's advances that she sees as unwelcome and he sees as loving. Pepé's charm and a suave attitude make it hard for Penelope to get away, and she is continuously chased by the amorous Pepé as he follows her into all sorts of predicaments, from floating down the Seine River stuck in a champagne bottle to conniving his way to be by her side in a perfume bottle.
The two continue to cross paths in various situations, with Penelope finding herself in precarious situations that Pepé saves her from. Each time she is impressed and gives him a little bit of a chance, but every touch or scent reinforces her reluctance. Pepé is undeterred and tries all manner of tactics to win her over. At one point, Penelope tries to disguise herself as a skunk to make Pepé think she is no longer desirable, but the plan fails miserably, and Pepé swiftly uncovers the ruse.
As the episode progresses, viewers see Pepé become increasingly desperate to win over Penelope's heart. In one scene, he even goes so far as to jump off the Eiffel Tower, hoping his noble act will win her over. However, much to his dismay, Penelope is still not interested, and Pepé continues to chase her down in hopes of finally winning his dream girl's love.
The episode does an excellent job of balancing slapstick humor with more subtle jokes that appeal to adults as well as children. From the witty one-liners to the character's antics, there is never a dull moment during their chase throughout Paris. Pepé's suave persona and accent complement Penelope's independent spirit, and the two make a great comic pairing.
Overall, "Kiss Me Cat" is a fun-filled episode that adds to the Looney Tunes universe's great tradition of entertaining animation with dynamic characters and lots of laughs. Viewers of all ages will enjoy this classic chase scenario involving a smitten skunk and a sly cat. It's an episode that proves that love can be a funny and unpredictable game. The ending of the episode is particularly satisfying, with a twist that leaves the audience laughing.