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Tea for Two Hundred
Donald is preparing a little picnic when he sees some ants passing by. He decides to tease one, ultimately by piling lots of food onto it. The ant eventually stumbles, but realizes Donald is sitting on a veritable gold mine. He rallies his fellow ants, and while Donald is napping, they cart him to a cliff and drop him into the river. When he returns to the raid in progress, he finds himself powerless to stop it. He dynamites the ant hill, but that only separates the ledge he's standing on, and he finds himself in the river again as the ants finish off a cupcake.
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Plot Summary
A resourceful squirrel attempts to defend his home, a large oak tree, from being cut down by a construction crew. He uses his wits and the help of his fellow forest creatures to thwart their efforts. The animals work together to create a series of comical obstacles and distractions for the humans.
Critical Reception
This Looney Tunes short is generally well-regarded for its classic animation style and humorous gags. While not as iconic as some other Warner Bros. cartoons, it is appreciated for its energetic pace and slapstick comedy, making it a fun watch for animation enthusiasts.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lively animation and classic cartoon humor.
Appreciated for its simple yet engaging story of animal defiance.
Often noted for Frank Tashlin's energetic direction.
Google audience: Audience reviews are not readily available for this specific short, but it is generally enjoyed as a vintage Looney Tunes cartoon.
Fun Fact
This cartoon is notable for its early use of rapid-fire visual gags and a fast-paced narrative, characteristics that would become a hallmark of Frank Tashlin's directorial style, even in his later live-action films.
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