Stories

10 Fascinating Things You Never Knew About The Original ‘Looney Tunes’

ADVERTISEMENT

Created back in the 1930s, Looney Tunes has been a staple in children’s television for decades. Even kids today take a strong liking to the cartoon. Produced by Warner Bros., the comedy shorts starred world-renowned characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig.

However, despite how big of fans we all might be, there are still tons of surprising facts out there about the show, the characters, and much more. Here are 10 surprising facts about Looney Tunes!

ADVERTISEMENT

1. Tweety’s original name

Mark Anderson / Flickr

Did you know that Tweety bird’s real name was actually Orson?

ADVERTISEMENT

Apparently, Tweety was also supposed to be pink, not yellow.

2. Sylvester’s name is a scientific pun

Wikimedia Commons

Sylvester the cat’s name was actually a pun on the scientific word ‘silvestris’.

The term itself means ‘wildcat.’

3. Yosemite Sam has a different identity in other countries

Mark Anderson / Flickr

Apparently, Yosemite Sam is actually viewed as Sam the Pirate in France.

Most know him as a cowboy, but France sees him as a pirate.

4. Witch Hazel double-dipping appearances

Pinterest

Witch Hazel is the only character in the Looney Tunes franchise to make appearances in both Warner Bros. and Disney shorts.

5. Bosko was #1

Wikimedia Commons

Bosko was actually the first major Looney Tunes character to be designed and developed.

His first appearance was in 1929.

6. Wile E. Coyote’s middle name

coyote521 / Flickr

Many have probably wondered what the ‘E.’ in Wile E. Coyote stands for.

It apparently stands for Ethelbert.

7. Everyone’s favorite, Taz

YouTube / ElectricDragon505

The general fan favorite is Taz, the Tasmanian Devil.

However, his character appeared in only five different shorts throughout the run, despite being a favorite.

8. The origin of Porky Pig’s voice

Wikimedia Commons

Porky Pig was originally voiced by a stutterer who later was fired.

He was replaced by Mel Blanc because the original just wasn’t able to get through his lines.

9. Marvin the Martian who?

YouTube / ElectronicDragon505

Marvin the Martian was not actually named in the original Looney Tunes animated shorts.

10. Private Snafu was kept “private” for a long time

Wikipedia

Private Snafu appeared in 26 shorts for the U.S. Army during World War II. These shorts were not available to the public until recently.

Be sure to SHARE this article if you remember and love Looney Tunes!

RELATED: Ahh, What’s Up Doc? 18 Classic Television Catchphrases Sure To Make You Smile

Show comments
Share
Published by

Recent Posts

Reclusive Michael Richards Reunites With Jerry Seinfeld For First Time In 8 Years

Michael Richards made his first red carpet appearance for the first time in eight years…

34 mins ago

We’re Not Surprised: ‘Betty White Was So Nice That She Didn’t Even Need A Bathroom!’ (Exclusive)

Ever since the announcement of Betty White's passing at the age of 99 in 2021,…

3 hours ago

Parents Debate Teaching Discipline After New Ruling Sets To Bring It To The Classroom

Schools in Australia may see big changes after parents have brought up traditional discipline, which…

4 hours ago

Jerry Seinfeld Calls Out People For Making Comedy Too ‘PC’

On a recent episode of New Yorker's Radio Hour, Jerry Seinfeld addressed the issue of…

16 hours ago

The Cast Of ‘Uncle Buck’ Then And Now 2024

UPDATED 5/1/2024 Who could forget Uncle Buck? We certainly didn't, but maybe you did, so…

21 hours ago

Check Out This 1950s Version Of ‘The Simpsons’ Created Using AI

Using AI, someone created a ‘50s version of The Simpsons with the film looking like…

21 hours ago