Cat-Choo
Katnip has a cold and reads that eating a fresh crow is a sure cure. Cros didn't come any fresher than Buzzy, and when Katnip spies him ice-skating, he decides to eat him. But Buzzy has no intentions of becoming cat food and he tells the cat he has an ever better cure for colds. Buzzy brews up a concoction of pepper, tabasco sauce and mustard, which turn the cat into a fireworks display, and a blazing sun-lamp sets him on fire. The burning cat rushes out into the snow, which melts...and then freezes over him. Buzzy resumes his ice skating.
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Plot Summary
In this classic Tex Avery cartoon, a determined cat attempts to catch a mouse who is hiding in a house filled with various traps and hazards. The mouse, however, is far more cunning than the cat anticipates, leading to a series of escalating and chaotic gags.
Critical Reception
Cat-Choo is widely regarded as a quintessential example of Tex Avery's anarchic and boundary-pushing animation style. Its rapid-fire gags and inventive visual humor have cemented its status as a beloved classic among animation aficionados.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its relentless pace and surreal humor.
- Celebrated for Tex Avery's signature visual gags and rule-breaking animation.
- Noted for the cat's escalating frustration and the mouse's clever escapes.
Google audience: While specific Google user reviews for this short from 1951 are not readily available, general sentiment from animation enthusiasts highlights its enduring comedic impact and masterful execution of slapstick.
Fun Fact
The extreme visual gags in Cat-Choo, such as the cat's eyeballs bulging out or his body stretching to impossible lengths, were characteristic of Tex Avery's desire to push the boundaries of what was thought possible in animation.
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