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Here is a collection of lists, gathering together
random facts about classic Warner Bros. animation. Titles that follow a
given heading will have an example of that heading in the cartoon. The lists are far from complete and are updated routinely. Please forward any corrections, suggestions for lists, additions, or comments to tuco27514@yahoo.com
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| THE LISTS |
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| ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEES & WINNERS |
A list of Warner Bros. cartoons that were nominated for and/or won an Oscar |
| AJAX (another brand than ACME) |
Not everything is made by ACME... |
| ALUM |
Cartoons that contain the sour stuff that causes ones mouth to pucker up and close
shut |
| ANGELS & DEVILS, HEAVEN & HELL |
Who says cartoons are not religious?? References to angels above or Satan below |
| ANVILS |
That large object used by blacksmiths and often dropped on someone's head |
| CAMEO APPEARANCES |
Any reference, appearance or mention of a character in a cartoon they are not starring in |
| CELEBRITIES-REAL
or CARICATURED |
Many famous actors, actresses, and other celebrities likenesses have been featured in Warner Bros. cartoons |
| CENSORED
11 |
Eleven cartoons politically incorrect cartoons never officially released
by Warner Bros. or Turner on video or laserdisc |
| CHARACTER TURNS INTO SOMETHING |
You know, like a sucker, a heel, or a jackass... |
| CHARACTERS SEEN WITH WIFES |
Happily (or unhappily) married couples in Warner Bros. cartoons |
| CUCKOO CLOCKS |
For some reason, cuckoo clocks abound in Warner Bros. cartoons |
| DO NOT OPEN UNTIL XMAS |
Often found in the middle of July |
| DOGS |
Names of all canines that make an appearance |
| DRESSING AS A WOMAN |
While the sex of some Warner Bros. cartoon characters may be hard to determine, it is well known that many characters like to dress in women's clothing |
| EAT AT JOE'S |
Advertisements for Joe's famous restaurant |
| FABLES & FAIRY TALES |
Many cartoons are inspired by childhood stories and tales |
| FIRSTS & LASTS |
Lists of "firsts" and "lasts" of Warner Bros. cartoons, first appearances, last cartoon directed, first use of ACME, last black and white cartoon, etc., etc., etc. |
| FOREIGN LOCATIONS |
Any cartoon whose setting is somewhere other than the United States |
| GUNS |
Featuring weapons, here are cartoons that have inspired countless amounts of violent acts among the nation's youth today (and that's called sarcasm) |
| HISTORICAL FIGURES |
References to and appearances of famous people in history |
| HOLD THE ONIONS |
Sandwiches are often made to order this way |
| HOLIDAYS |
Cartoons that take place on or refer to special days throughout the year |
| INSTRUMENTS |
Cartoons that feature musical instruments in any form |
| INTERACTIONS WITH THE "REAL" WORLD |
Sometimes cartoon characters interact with the audience |
| KEY LOCATIONS |
Specific places that certain characters always seem to mention |
| LIVE FOOTAGE |
Cartoons that feature live action in addition to animation |
| MYSTERY LISTS |
Lists that appear in a cartoon itself |
| NAME DROPPING |
The animators at Warner Bros. loved to refer to themselves and their bosses using inside jokes in the cartoons |
| NITROGLYCERIN |
A powerful explosive, used in many situations to blow things up for a few laughs |
| NO ANIMALS |
Believe it or not, there really are Warner Bros. cartoons that do not feature animals in a prominent role |
| NO DIALOGUE |
Cartoons without any spoken dialogue |
| NO "...WHAT'S UP DOC?" |
Bugs does not always say his signature line |
| NO "...I TAWT I TAW A PUDDY TAT..." |
And Tweety does not always say his signature line either |
| PHARMACY REFERENCES |
Of interest to the author of this page, being that is his profession |
| POLITICALLY INCORRECT |
Cartoons containing "insensitive" scenes certain people would never want anyone to see if they can help it |
| POST OFFICE REFERENCES |
Apperances of stamps, postmen, post offices or anything else related to the postal service |
| PRISONS & POLICEMEN |
Cartoons that feature the law |
| REUSED FOOTAGE |
Sometimes animators would recycle old footage to make new cartoons |
| RUBE GOLDBERG MACHINES |
Those gags where a bunch of little devices work together to achieve a goal, such as dropping a bowling ball on someone's head... |
| SAM'S PERSONAS |
Yosemite Sam has played a wide range of characters |
| SAM'S WISDOM |
Words to live by from Yosemite Sam |
| SEX, DRUGS, & GENERAL DECADENCE |
Cartoons that feature alcohol, smoking, sexual references and other naughty things |
| SPACE |
Cartoons that take place somewhere other than the planet Earth |
| SPORTS |
Athletics are well represented in Warner Bros. cartoons |
| SUICIDE |
Cartoons that show characters taking their own life, which in turn has inspired many others to do the same in real life (another bit of sarcasm) |
| SUPERMAN |
References to Kal-El of Krypton, alias Clark Kent, son of Jor-El |
| TELEVISION |
Cartoons featuring the device that would contribute to the demise of animated theatrical shorts |
| TITLE PUNS & ORIGINS |
Many Warner Bros. cartoons got their titles from real movies |
| TRAINS |
Any cartoon featuring locomotives or anything associated with locomotives |
| WAR |
Cartoons with references to World War II |
| WHAT'S UP "???????" |
Bugs does not always say "doc", sometimes he says something a little more witty |
| WHICH WAY DID HE GO??? |
One of the funnier and more commonly asked quesitons |