Merrie Melodies | What's Opera, Doc?

Kill the Wabbit!: How the 1957 Bugs Bunny Cartoon, “What’s Opera, Doc?,” Inspired Today’s Opera Singers to First Get Into Opera

What's Opera Doc

historic_world on Instagram: "Bugs Bunny began taking shape in 1940, and he quickly became the face of Looney Tunes. What set him apart was his mix of confidence, mischief, and charm. He did not run from trouble. He waited for it, leaned back, and asked his enemies what was up. That casual attitude made him feel different from every other cartoon character of the time. He was clever instead of chaotic, and most of his victories came from thinking faster than whoever was chasing him. Over the yea

ASAR on Instagram: "🎬 Interesting Fact: Rabbit of Seville (1950) — Released in 1950, Rabbit of Seville is a classic Looney Tunes short that brilliantly parodies opera, specifically Rossini’s The Barber of Seville. Featuring Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd, the cartoon is famous for its fast-paced visual gags perfectly synchronized with music. It’s often praised as one of the greatest animated shorts ever made, proving how comedy and classical music can create pure magic together."