What's Opera, Doc?

A hilarious chase cartoon where Elmer Fudd, as the mighty hunter, attempts to catch Bugs Bunny, who taunts him with operatic parodies. Bugs Bunny leads Elmer on a wild goose chase through various operatic scenes, culminating in a dramatic finale where Bugs gets the last laugh. The short is a masterful blend of animation, music, and comedic timing, cementing its place as a classic.

Widely considered one of the greatest animated shorts ever made, 'What's Opera, Doc?' is universally praised for its artistic merit, humor, and groundbreaking animation. It is frequently cited as a masterpiece of the Golden Age of American animation and a testament to the creative genius of Chuck Jones and Mel Blanc.

• A visually stunning and musically brilliant parody.
• Masterful animation and comedic timing that holds up decades later.
• An iconic clash between Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd that redefined animated shorts.

Google audience: While specific Google user ratings are not readily available for this classic short, general audience reception is overwhelmingly positive, with viewers consistently praising its humor, animation quality, and memorable musical numbers.

Inducted into the National Film Registry in 1992, considered one of the greatest cartoons of all time.

The iconic 'Kill the wabbit!' sequence was inspired by Chuck Jones's own frustration with Wagner's 'Ring' cycle and his desire to find a way to 'kill the wabbit' that Bugs Bunny was always able to escape.