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Last Tuesday marked the 70th birthday of one of the most beloved cartoon characters of all-time, a “wascally wabbit” with a Brooklyn accent named Bugs Bunny. In 1940, Warner Brothers released the first official cartoon to feature the carrot-chomping character, called “A Wild Hare”, which pitted our furry friend against a dimwitted hunter named Elmer Fudd. Let’s take a look at this classic clip:
The cartoon, directed by Tex Avery and produced by Leon Schlesinger, was not only nominated for an Academy Award, but also introduced Bugs’ iconic catchphrase, “What’s up Doc?” which left audiences in stitches wherever the cartoon was shown. As a result, it was included prominently in the majority of Bugs Bunny cartoon shorts in the years that followed.
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