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Looney Tunes Cartoons Back to School Special

By Polly Conway, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 7+

Less than great messages from Looney crew; some violence.

TV Max Kids' Animation 2021
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What's the Story?

It's test time for Porky Pig (voiced by Bob Bergen) and Daffy Duck (Eric Bauza, who also voices Bugs Bunny), but only one of them is prepared. Will cheaters prosper? In the second segment, a foolish buzzard attempts to catch a rabbit, who in this case happens to be the one and only Bugs Bunny.

Is It Any Good?

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Most back-to-school specials have a little more to offer than this one, but longtime Looney Tunes fans will probably enjoy it. There's the usual pratfalls and hijinks, but everyone seems especially mean this time around, especially Daffy as he bullies Porky into sharing his test answers. Some of the old-school physical gags are laugh-worthy, but in this day and age, the rest borders on cringeworthy.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about violence in cartoons. Is it different from "real" violence featuring humans on screen? Why or why not?

  • Why do you think the Looney Tunes brand has stuck around for so long? Why do some things stay funny while others change over time?

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