I like this. It always interests me when they’ve got a talking animal in a TV show or comic, but they don’t actually acknowledge it—they never basically say “Yes, this is indeed a world where animals can talk and think just like humans”. That’s the case with a lot of cartoons—manga characters usually don’t talk about how huge their eyes are. Nor does Donald Duck, when in trouble, try to fly away, despite being a duck.
In Donald’s case that’s because the story always treats him like a human being drawn with duck features, of course. Standard for Disney. That’s why the old Three Little Pigs short is so freaky. For all intents and purposes, that Big Bad Wolf is like a human trying to eat three other humans. We’ve basically got Hannibal Lecter in cartoon form.
dadthedawg Premium Member over 1 year ago
Talking animals, like Dr. Dolittle…..
Katsuro Premium Member over 1 year ago
I like this. It always interests me when they’ve got a talking animal in a TV show or comic, but they don’t actually acknowledge it—they never basically say “Yes, this is indeed a world where animals can talk and think just like humans”. That’s the case with a lot of cartoons—manga characters usually don’t talk about how huge their eyes are. Nor does Donald Duck, when in trouble, try to fly away, despite being a duck.
In Donald’s case that’s because the story always treats him like a human being drawn with duck features, of course. Standard for Disney. That’s why the old Three Little Pigs short is so freaky. For all intents and purposes, that Big Bad Wolf is like a human trying to eat three other humans. We’ve basically got Hannibal Lecter in cartoon form.
iggyman over 1 year ago
Indeed, Buckles, indeed!
saylorgirl over 1 year ago
Buckles your jealousy is just precious.
Just-me over 1 year ago
Buckles, no need to wonder what breed you are, you’re an attention hound…
johnjoyce over 1 year ago
“Talking animals, how ludicrous!” Love that last Buckles line today.
raybarb44 over 1 year ago
Indeed….
CaveCat87 over 1 year ago
Gee, look who who’s talking, Buckles.
Mediatech over 1 year ago
Methinks the dog protesteth too much.
lindz.coop Premium Member over 1 year ago
Indeed, Buckles.