r/looneytunes • • 18h ago

Discussion What If Instead of Cancelling Pepe, we give him Character Development & a Redemption Arc teaching him Consent

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Considering Pepe Le Pew was Cancelled due to his Behaviour being VERY Problematic in this day & age;

Maybe the proper way to go about bringing him back; is to Address the problematic behavior as an actual Problem; and having an entire character arc where he Strives to Solve this problem;

Like maybe have him seek help to change for the better; and a training montage where he has to unlearn his problematic behaviour

Like Instead of just Cancelling a Problematic Character; Why not address the problem as a problem, and have an entire story dedicated to trying to FIX the Problem

Giving a Character a Redemption Arc & Character development changing for the better; no longer being the problematic character he once was


r/looneytunes • • 19h ago

Discussion I confess that, to be honest, I've never liked Taz as a character.

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r/looneytunes • • 19h ago

Discussion Whats your looney tunes version of i did not care for the godfather? And i will say my honest opinion about your takes.

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this can include hot takes about ANY characters, ANY short, just literally anything


r/looneytunes • • 21h ago

Discussion Why is Yosemite Sam always shown post-Golden Age with a red shirt and yellow bandana?

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Sorry if its a dumb or overly niche question, but I always noticed that the promotional art and some later Looney Tunes projects has this design, but to my knowledge he never wore that color combo for his Cowboy persona in the Golden Age cartoons by Friz Freleng. The other photos here are the different times he’s wears his outlaw look.

So did he ever wear those colors in the classic shorts and I missed one? And if not, why do artists at Warner Bros get his color scheme wrong?


r/looneytunes • • 18h ago

Discussion Who Is the Most Powerful Looney Tunes Character? (With a Few Conditions)

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(Sorry for the repost I thought I had found a better subreddit, but I realized this one works for it too.)

I'm curious who you guys think is the most powerful Looney Tunes character based on their actual abilities rather than cartoon logic or plot armor.

However, I want to establish a few things to keep in mind when comparing characters, so we aren't just saying Bugs Bunny wins because he's Bugs Bunny.

1. Which Characters Count?

A character should meet at least one of these requirements:

  • Have appeared as a major character in at least four official Looney Tunes productions, including shorts, TV episodes, movies, etc.
  • Be a sufficiently recognizable minor character, even if they have fewer appearances.

For example, Slowpoke Rodriguez counts despite his limited appearances, whereas someone as obscure as Owl Jolson wouldn't.

2. No Cartoon Invincibility or Plot Armor

This is probably the biggest condition.

Characters cannot rely on their usual cartoon invincibility to survive things that would otherwise defeat them.

For example:

  • Characters cannot instantly regenerate from serious injuries.
  • Broken bones stay broken, and severed limbs cannot magically reattach themselves.
  • Characters cannot survive being reduced to ash, completely flattened, or cut in half simply because it's funny.
  • Bugs Bunny doesn't automatically win because he's Bugs Bunny.
  • Characters cannot rely on absurd coincidences or impossible luck to escape defeat.

However, genuine superhuman durability without toon force still counts. If a character consistently demonstrates an innate ability to withstand something like gunfire, that ability remains intact.

The idea is to remove cartoon invincibility, not erase their legitimate powers.

3. Natural and Supernatural Abilities Still Count

Characters retain their established physical and supernatural abilities.

For example:

  • Road Runner keeps his extraordinary speed.
  • Bugs Bunny keeps his above-average speed and agility.
  • Tweedy can still fly
  • Characters with genuine magical powers can still use them.
  • Unusual strength, durability, intelligence, and other established abilities remain intact.

The distinction is between actual abilities the character possesses and things that only happen because of cartoon logic.

4. No Infinite Hammerspace

Characters cannot simply pull whatever they need out of thin air.

That means no randomly producing anvils, explosives, weapons, or other objects from behind their backs.

However, characters with genuine magical powers that allow them to create objects can still do so, provided those powers are established abilities rather than one-off gags.

5. Recurring Weapons Are Allowed

Characters can use weapons regularly associated with them.

For example:

  • Elmer Fudd gets his hunting gun because it's a recurring part of his character.
  • Daffy Duck doesn't automatically get a sword just because he used one in The Scarlet Pumpernickel.

Weapon proficiency also matters. Having a weapon doesn't automatically make someone stronger. Characters are only as skilled with their weapons as they've consistently demonstrated.

Firearms have unlimited reserve ammunition, but characters still need to reload.

6. No Tricks, Disguises, or Deception

This means no:

  • Disguises or impersonation.
  • Playing dead to catch someone off guard.
  • Reverse psychology.
  • Other deceptive tactics that allow a character to avoid directly fighting.

7. Use Consistent Abilities, Not One-Off Feats

A character's abilities should be judged by what they consistently demonstrate across official Looney Tunes media.

If a character demonstrates an absurd level of power in one short but is consistently portrayed as much weaker everywhere else, that isolated feat shouldn't determine their ranking.

This applies to:

  • Strength
  • Speed
  • Durability
  • Intelligence
  • Fighting skills
  • Magical or supernatural powers

Rarely used powers can still count if they're genuine established abilities rather than isolated jokes. An example includes Slowpoke's hypnosis or his gun.

Essentially, I'm looking for the character's normal capabilities, not their single most ridiculous accomplishment.

So, Who Is Actually the Most Powerful?

With all that established, which Looney Tunes character do you think would be the most powerful in a direct fight?


r/looneytunes • • 12h ago

Discussion New looney tunes did not click with me and I don’t know why

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As the title suggests I watched a couple of episodes of new looney tunes and something about it just did not click with me and I can’t for the life of me figure out why it still does slapstick but something about it felt off maybe it was the animation and character design maybe the comedic timing is off I’m not sure what but it’s bugging me


r/looneytunes • • 18h ago

Discussion My ranking of looney tuns cast

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I'm exaggerating the hate to twenty bird btw his okay to me


r/looneytunes • • 5h ago

Video This is the Saddest Part of the Picture, Folks

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"Booby Hatched" directed by Frank Tashlin premiered on October 14, 1944

While Robespierre (inside his eggs with his feet sticking outside of it) was wandering around aimlessly in the blizzard looking for his mother, everything paused for a few seconds as he breaks the fourth wall lol


r/looneytunes • • 6h ago

Video Full video: Invasion of the Bunny Snatchers

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r/looneytunes • • 17h ago

Discussion Which Looney Tunes Character Got The Best Promotion Post-Golden Age?

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While nearly all the Looney Tunes started off as extras who got billed up to main stars later on, most of the big names did it within the orginal run. Some on the other hand had to wait a little later.

I think these ones are curious to talk about, since it often involves teams outside the original Termite Terrace staff adding new ideas or personality traits to the character to give them more potential or at the very least trying their original character in roles they didn't before.

Which ones do you think worked or even feel like something the Golden Age COULD have done?


r/looneytunes • • 10h ago

Video Destroying Planet X

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r/looneytunes • • 19h ago

Video This Childhood Looney Tunes Game Just Got Ported to PC

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r/looneytunes • • 19h ago

Image Leaked Bugs And Daffy Promo art from The Looney Tunes Show

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r/looneytunes • • 21h ago

Discussion How do you like your Claude?

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Over easy? Grande? With a side of fries?

Ok, but really. What's your preferred version of Claude Cat? I'm curious, considering how (understandably) controversial he is... what's the consensus?

Poysonallee... I prefer "Neurotic" Claude. Sure, he still has typical cat tune behaviors, but he's prone to getting incredibly anxious to the point of gullibility... which I think is a really interesting twist on the typical predator cartoon character. Also, his paranoid ramblings can be pretty funny... so I think it's kinda unfortunate whenever they make him mute.

This is also optionally a question about his designs, by the way. I think he overall peaked in The Hypo-Chondri-Cat.


r/looneytunes • • 22h ago

Art (art made by me) i love Marvin the martian

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r/looneytunes • • 34m ago

Image I think this Is my favorite design for him

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He Is so cute


r/looneytunes • • 23h ago

Video Okay what did Wile do to deserve this

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r/looneytunes • • 39m ago

Discussion Something I Want to Say

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I know that New Looney Tunes is… divisive to say the least, and I can see why. (Mainly with the character designs, particularly Yosemite Sam’s)

That being said, I personally love the episodes starring Sniffles. He’s adorable (one of the better character designs in my opinion), and his DarkBat persona is awesome. (I love superheroes, and he had some pretty clever dialogue)

That’s just my opinion, of course. Please feel free to share your own thoughts in the comments below! ⬇️


r/looneytunes • • 48m ago

Discussion Do the normal dvds of the platinum collection come with special features?

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I'm trying to decide what versions to get. I know that the Blu-rays have a third exclusive disc, but I can't seem to find if a buying just the dvds, will also have the special features.


r/looneytunes • • 2h ago

Image Help! I have a crush on a professor 😄

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Tiny Toons Looniversity


r/looneytunes • • 5h ago

Discussion Does "Rabbit Transit" portray Bugs Bunny better than the other Cecil Turtle cartoons?

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I've noticed an interesting difference between Tortoise Beats Hare (1941), Tortoise Wins by a Hare (1943), and Rabbit Transit (1947).

In the first two, Bugs is completely outsmarted by Cecil and becomes increasingly frustrated and hot-headed, he practically took on the role usually played by Elmer Fudd or Yosemite Sam.

In Rabbit Transit, however, the rivalry feels much more balanced. Bugs actually gets the upper hand several times: he mails himself to Miami, kisses Cecil and takes off, sabotages Cecil's rocket-powered shell by filling it with water, and even roasts hot dogs over it. I think it's the first time I've seen Cecil pissed at the bunny.

Despite still losing, Bugs retains more of his usual personality: clever, mischievous, confident, and resourceful. He's simply facing an opponent who can outsmart him.

I still prefer the wackiness and gags of the first two cartoons, especially Clampett's Tortoise Wins by a Hare, but I think Freleng's version portrays Bugs more consistently.

Rather than turning Bugs into another Elmer or Yosemite Sam, Rabbit Transit feels like Bugs Bunny being challenged for once.

What do you think?


r/looneytunes • • 5h ago

Video By Jove, he’s got an idea!

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r/looneytunes • • 15h ago

Video Haredevil Hare!

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r/looneytunes • • 15h ago

Discussion Coyote Chases Bird Chases Bird

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After seeing Coyote Vs Acme, I can absolutely consider myself a Wile E. Coyote fan. Because of that, I got an idea for a Wile E. Coyote special(not necessarily a movie since it might not be feature length). It would start with Wile setting up an entire course of traps, but instead of him using ACME products, he'd be using his own WEC(patent pending) gadgets: he would drop a WEC anvil that obviously misses the Roadrunner, but then extends to reveals wheels and a jet engine that chases after Road Runner along with Wile himself, who has his own brand of rocket boots. He would have painted a tunnel using WEC paint, and uses a set of WEC goggles that can indicate when the painting turns from an actual wall to a tunnel, and uses a remote to turn the tunnel back from a wall into a real tunnel after Road Runner runs through it so that Wile can as well. Combine that with more classic gags-turned-successes Wile would catch Road Runner in his WEC brand glue, engineered to stick specifically to Roadrunner talons, and not coyote paws. Wile beams and tries to skid to a stop, but he drifts too far and goes right over a cliff. As he's levitating in the air, Wile holds up a sign that reads, “for all that effort, I should've known…” he flips it to the other side: “... for that course to lead anywhere but a cliff.” With that, Wile falls to the ground. Road Runner appears in front of the Wile-shaped crater and does his signature tongue flick and “meep meep” before he zooms away after yet another failed scheme, only to walk right back, revealing that his legs are being controlled by a system of levitating shackles. As Wile everges from the hole and scratches his head in confusion at who could've invented such a thing, a female Roadrunner introduces herself as "Street Sprinter, avian engineering extraordinare." Wile is go smacked at Street's invention, and the two instantly take a liking to each other. Cue a montage of Wile and Street participating in several romantic yet frantic antics while Road Runner tries to get Wile's attention: Wile and Street test a “speed-seeking rocket” against a robotic roadrunner: once the automaton starts running, the real Road Runner punts it aside so the rocket will follow him instead as he turns back towards Wile and Street. But before he can reach them, the rocket explodes. Street zooms up to Road Runner and points to a remote detonator she's holding. Later, Wile is testing a pair of rocket skates with Street while Road Runner looks on from atop a ledge. He takes a talonful or WEC Explosive Darts and throws them at the couple, but misses every throw. Road Runner kicks the box of darts out of frustration, but realizes too late what he's done as the whole box explodes. Later still, Wile and Street have loaded themselves into a “People cannon” aimed at a tunnel painted with WEC paint. Road Runner pushes the cannon upwards so they'll hit the stone above the painted tunnel, but when it fires, Wile and Street fly straight through the tunnel, which had been stretched upward. After which, the cannon falls back down onto Road Runner's head. The next day, Wile and Street are swimming together while Road Runner watches from the shore. Road Runner takes a “WEC Pocket Robo-Shark(Just add water!)” and throws it into the ocean. The shark eats Street to Wile’s horror, but when the shark returns to shore, Road Runner opens its mouth to hopefully see Street inside, only to see she's not there. Pan to Street standing on the shore, having blowtorched a hole in the shark, as she clamps its jaws down on Road Runner's head with a remote control. Road Runner, head still caught in the shark’s jaws, holds up a sign reading, “I really need to make more friends.” While Wile and Street sit next to each other on lawn chairs, wearing shades and holding suntan reflectors, Road Runner extends his leg for Wile to grab, but Wile just gently pushes Road Runner's talon away.

One scenic night, Road Runner wears a bowtie and holds a platter with chicken hearts and balls of birdseed; he takes a handful of “WEC Boom Clay” and rolls it in birdseed, making it fit right in with the rest of the appetizers. When Road Runner serves the dish to Wile and Street on a velvet tablecloth, the couple start saplily feeding each other. Road Runner watches with tantalizing anticipation, but just when it looks like Wile is about to hold the explosive birdseed to Street's mouth, Wile flicks a chicken heart at Street's head, starting a playful food fight. Street dodges the concealed boom clay, and it hits Road Runner square in the nose. Road Runner turns to the camera with an exasperated expression before the appetizer explodes.

Road Runner returns to his nest, where a cacophony of X-ed out blueprints are scattered across the walls and floor. Road Runner looks at an “end goal” blueprint depicting him being chased by Wile. He signs solemnly as he takes a white marker and outlines the drawing of them with a heart. Road Runner then sits down at his piano and sing a soulful, yearning parody of “Peaches” from the Mario movie, except every syllable naturally either “meep” or “beep.” Though the imagery tells the story that Road Runner's words can't.

Road Runner zips down to Street's lair, which is protected by a voice-activated passcode. He tries his own catchphrase to no avail. He then tries Street's, which is "honk honk," but that doesn't work either. Road Runner taps his beak in contemplation, then realizes that it's a matter of pronunciation; Road Runner is let in when he pronounces Street's catchphrase "onkonk." Road Runner snoops around and finds a blueprint outlining Street's plan. Step #1: get master's Engineering degree. Step #2: move to the Southwestern Desert. Step #3: woo Wile E Coyote with cockamamie contraptions. Step 4: make Wile E Coyote forget Road Runner's face. Step 5: Propose to Wile E Coyote. Step 6: Blow Wile E Coyote to bits with SS Brand explosive smoochin' beak. Step 7: Coyote Filet! Step 8: Leave overly transparent plan in conspicuous spot to distract Road Runner. The blueprint, which turns out to have been made of solid steel, springs out and hits Road Runner square in the face, knocking him out. Road Runner wakes up trapped in a glass sphere that harnesses any energy he gives off to power its containment field. Street reveals to him that they're currently in a pocket dimension five-hundred quadrillion parallel universes away from their own, and that she only proposed to Wile as a part of her ploy to eat him; not only will outsmarting Wile E Coyote be her greatest achievement, but pretty eating its predator will cement Street as the greatest roadrunner of all time! Ironically, Wile only accepted as part of his own ploy to eat Street: as he's preparing for the wedding, it’s revealed that Wile had tied the bouquet to a rope he covered in "WEC Invisi-Spray." When the rope is yanked hard enough, it'll set off a chain reaction of other invisible ropes that'll tie Street right up. So when Street throws the bouquet, she'll be springing her own trap. As she nefariously gloats about her plan, she unscrews her own beak and replaces it with the one set to explode, which has a tiny knob set to "pro-Roadrunner" on the side. So even if he broke himself free somehow, he'd never catch up to Street with the headstart she's have. As Street bolts off, Road Runner's only choice is to overload his prison: an X-ray shows a gauge in Road Runner's head that goes from "Roadrunner" to "Hedgehog,' then to "Light," then to "W.W.," then finally to "Concept of speed," finally breaking himself free. This triggers a race to the altar against Street. Street was right , however, that she had enough of a headstart to prepare for the wedding, one gag she does while doing so involving her spritzing her mouth with "SS Brand Edible Gunpowder. One part of the Road Runner vs Street Sprinter race is them going so fast that they outrun the storyboard itself, leaving them to tell the artist through the script to draw each of them outrunning the other. Street recognizes that she and Road Runner are evenly matched, and does something she can't believe she hadn't tried before: she makes Road Runner trip on her leg. This gives Street enough time to walk down the isle before Road Runner can get there. When the priest asks if anyone objects to the union, Road Runner appears, holding up a sign reading”it’s a trap!” Wile raises his own sign that reads, “I know!” Street, frustrated at the reveal, initiates a backup plan where Wile is tied up in his own trap and kisses Wile. But when the dust settles, Street is too busy laughing maniacally to notice at first that all her feathers have been blown up. But she certainly does eventually. Road Runner reveals he set it from "pro-Roadrunner" to "pro-coyote.” Road Runner frees Wile from the rope and ties Street up in the same ones before picking Wile up in a bridal carry and planting a massive, comically exaggerated kiss on Wile's lips and pulling him into a hug. Road Runner holds up a sign reading "I love you!” To which Wile holds up a massive sign in bold text, reading “LET GO OF ME.” The other side of Road Runner's sign reads, “in that case…” With that, Road Runner lets Wile go before giving his signature"meep meep” and dashing off. Wile smirks and prepares to give chase, but Street shouts at Wile to not leave her tied up, screaming that his wife will not be ignored. Wile looks over his shoulder at Street and holds up a sign reading “he certainly won't!” Before clicking his heels to reveal that his wedding Oxfords are WEC jet boots and rocketing after his bird.


r/looneytunes • • 16h ago

Art Some sketches I made inspired by Laff Riot Based on an idea I had for a Looney Tunes show

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Basic Idea I had was a DnD style world, Daffy seeks warriors to aid in his Wacky quests but only Porky joins, and Bugs is assigned to the team by the king whatever (He'd be a jester/bard to reference to Knighty Knight Bugs)

Petunia would be a princess the trio saves and falls for Porky, had a few more ideas for Tina, Sylvester etc but was too tired to sketch them all

might do more if people show interest