Ep 12. A Wild Hare
- January 1, 1940
- 6 min
In the Looney Tunes season 6 episode 12, titled "A Wild Hare," Bugs Bunny makes his first appearance as the iconic character we know and love today.
The episode starts with a hunter, Elmer Fudd, walking through the woods singing a silly tune as he carries his trusty shotgun. As he passes through the trees, he spots a rabbit hiding behind a bush and attempts to shoot it. However, the rabbit is too quick for Elmer and easily dodges his bullets.
Despite his best efforts, Elmer is unable to catch the mischievous rabbit and grows increasingly frustrated with each passing attempt. As they continue to play cat and mouse through the woods, the audience is treated to classic Looney Tunes slapstick humor and witty one-liners.
Bugs Bunny eventually tricks Elmer into thinking that he is actually a hunter himself, and the two engage in a hilarious conversation about hunting that has become an iconic moment in cartoon history. In the end, Bugs manages to outsmart Elmer yet again, leaving him even more exasperated than before.
As always, the animation in this episode is top-notch, with vibrant colors and detailed backgrounds. The characters are perfectly drawn, each with their own distinct personalities and quirks that make them stand out from one another.
Overall, "A Wild Hare" is a true classic in Looney Tunes history and an episode that fans of the series will love to revisit time and time again.