On Tue, May 3, 2011 at 6:16 PM, Wesley McGee <[email protected]> wrote: > "Oh, is that just your thing, Kevin? I don't want to step on any toes."
Not sure why this is a quote, but I don't hold any copyrights on the phrase. To me, what has always concerned me about new WB cartoons is that modern day norms mean the level of silly and senseless violence gets scaled way back. Yosemite Sam can't get shot in the face repeatedly. Wile E. Coyote can't keep exploding while trying to murder a bird. At the end of the day, most classic WB cartoons are celebrations of abusive slapstick comedy -- what the Three Stooges would do if they were immune to pain. There is also the element of clever, witty dialogue that managed to get uttered by birds, pigs, cats, mice, and rabbits. They were able to satirize Hollywood, opera, and gun-toting rednecks with equal measure. They were also able to release a handful of 10 minute cartoons on any given year -- directly to theaters without any worry of having to fill a half hour format or run the risk of cancellation. The Muppets have used their official YouTube channel to release short, memorable, well executed concept pieces at their own pace with no set schedule or time constraints. It led to an increase in popularity and a new feature film. To me, such a free venue would be perfect for Bugs and the gang. To try to be commercial AND retain the quality and edge of the classic installments is next to impossible. -- Kevin M. (RPCV) -- TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en
