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Vewy vewy quiet. It’s so vivid in everyone’s minds, I imagine. Iconic!

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I always thought Mel Blanc voiced Elmer. You learn something new every day even the most familiar domains.

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I remember Elmer and Bugs from Looney Tunes! I didn't realise his character was first created in the 1940s, though. Great piece :)

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Jun 9Author

Genius 🤩

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He is a vewy impowtant member of the Warner cartoon organization. His ineptitude, belligerence and cluelessness made him the best straight man many of the characters he faced had.

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Jun 9Author

Brilliant summary 🤩

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I love how you choose a diverse array of animated characters for your posts! This is one I wouldn't have thought of, but of course instantly recognised his catchphrase.

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Jun 9Author

Thanks. There are a couple more gems soon 🥳

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Like Wiley Coyote, a reminder that persistence doesn’t always win but it can be vewy, vewy funny.

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I love Elmer Fudd! Always brings a smile to my face.

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Jun 9Author

He’s such a well thought out character. Thanks as always for reading

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Did Elmer ever outsmart Bugs?

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Jun 9Author

Oh hell no 😎

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Except for that one Family Guy cutaway, but we don't talk about that.

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