#Daffy Dwarf

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A Daffy Dwarf uses Hi-Ho Chrous on the party. Chrono Cross (1999)

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The crossover that no one asked for- <3

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Birthday cards

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Duck Dodgers: [reading Commander X2's diary] Things to remember: Sthtop milk, pay papers, invade Earth!

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What's Left of the Looney Tunes?

So you’re a Looney Tunes fan, and you’re waiting with baited breath (Greetings, Bait!) for the cartoon list for the next Collector’s Choice Blu-Ray.  And as you wait to see if they add that 1953 Friz Freleng or 1958 Robert McKimson cartoon, you must be thinking:  Surely they’ve released every single cartoon at SOME point since the 1980s, right?  Well, except for the really racist ones.  Right?

Nah.  There’s 129 Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies that have never been officially released, restored or unrestored, on home video at all.  And, to be honest, most of them are unlikely to be on the Collector’s Choice sets.  Let’s take a look at the last bastions against having all 1000 LT/MM cartoons available.

Bosko.  Now, there are a few Bosko cartoons available.  There’s 38 Bosko cartoons from 1930-1933, not counting the weird ones like the Talk-ink Kid pilot or whatever Bosko and Honey was.  Of those, 11 have been released officially.  This leaves 27 in limbo.  This is a shame, there are some really good Bosko cartoons.

Buddy.  Even worse, to be honest.  23 Buddy cartoons were made, 5 have had some official release.  That leaves 18.  Now, there’s a reason for that.  They’re awful.  (Also, two of those 18, Buddy of the Apes and Buddy in Africa, also fall under one of the later categories we’ll get to.)

Seven B&W Merrie Melodies.  Two of these, Hittin’ the Trail for Hallelujah Land and Goin’ to Heaven on a Mule, are basically banned for content.  Those Were Wonderful Days, Why Do I Dream Those Dreams, The Girl at the Ironing Board, The Miller’s Daughter, and Rhythm in the Bow, are simply not available, possibly as they’re dull.  However, they have been restored.  (As has HtTfHL.)

Seven B&W Looney Tunes.  Mostly the same as above.  The Daffy Duckaroo and Tokio Jokio are banned for content, though we may see Duckaroo someday (Native American caricatures have traditionally been less banned than Black and Asian caricatures).  Saps in Chaps also has some Native American gags, I think.  As for The Fire Alarm, Joe Glow the Firefly, Gopher Goofy and Nutty News, they’ve been restored but never released.

The rest of the “Censored 11”, of which Hittin’ the Trail for Hallelujah Land was the first.  As most cartoon fans know, this is not a catch all of all racist WB cartoons, it’s just the ones that were owned by Associated Artists productions.  So yeah, Sunday Go to Meetin’ Time, Clean Pastures, Uncle Tom’s Bungalow, Jungle Jitters, The Isle of Pingo Pongo, All This and Rabbit Stew (a Bugs Bunny cartoon), Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs, Tin Pan Alley Cats, Angel Puss and Goldilocks and the Jivin’ Bears.  They’ve all been restored.

The dog cartoons.  There are a bunch of one-shots that have no regular characters but all involve dogs, and (likely as they don’t have a “star” and aren’t really great) they’ve never come out.  Pappy’s Puppy, Mixed Master, A Waggily Tale, Dog Tales.  All but Pappy’s Puppy are restored.

Miscellaneous “banned for content” cartoons.  Which is Witch (a Bugs Bunny cartoon), Tom Tom Tomcat (a Tweety and Sylvester cartoon), and two REALLY late cartoons, Hocus Pocus Pow Wow and Injun Trouble.  None of these have been restored.

Random missing 50s stuff.  A Bone for a Bone (Goofy Gophers), Sock a Doodle Doo (Foghorn Leghorn), Easy Peckin’s, Quack Shot (Daffy Duck and Elmer Fudd), Trick or Tweet (Tweety).

60s stuff that’s still actually Warner Brothers.  There’s about 10 or 12 early 60s cartoons that just aren’t very good, and that’s why they’re not out.  They’ve all been restored except Unnatural History and What’s My Lion, which are two of the worst LT/MM shorts that ever came out – not for content, they’re simply pathetically unfunny.

All the post-64 stuff.  There’s a pile, I won’t break them down one by one.  Mostly Daffy/Speedy cartoons, the nadir of both characters.  A few of the Roadrunner cartoons that weren’t stuffed onto that one DVD a while back.  They’re here as no one wants to watch them.

The post-67 stuff, aka the nightmare years.  Cool Cat, Merlin the Magic Mouse, Bunny and Claude… those.  (Though actually, both Bunny and Claude shorts HAVE been released.)  They’re here for the same reason – unpopularity.

Note this doesn’t even get into the cartoons which were fine to release in the 1980s on VHS but *aren’t* fine to release now (all the Merrie Melodies that weren’t banned but have racial stereotypes, such as the Inki cartoons, a huge number of cowboy and Indian cartoons, and Bugs Bunny’s unfortunate wartime cartoon).  Or all the stuff that’s restored and out on Max, but has never hit a DVD or Blu-Ray (half of the 30s Merrie Melodies).  Or the stuff that’s unrestored, not on Max and has never hit a DVD or Blu-Ray (the other half of the 1930s Merrie Melodies).  Or Holiday for Drumsticks, what’s up with that?

In any case, when they announce the cartoons for the 4th set in a week or so, you can look at this list and see if it has any of those.

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characters im considering for the hunger games simulator, got any more?

Goku Vegeta Frieza Piccilo Ikuro Hashizawa Usagi Tsukino Yami Yugi Blue Eyes White Dragon Monkey D. Luffy Naruto Jonathon Joestar Robert E.O Speedwagon Dio Brando (part 1) Joseph Joestar Caesar Zeppeli Rudol Von Strohiem Kars Jotaro Kujo Old Joseph Noriaki Kakyoin Muhammed Avdol Jean Pierre Polnareff DIO Josuke Higashkita Okuyasu Nijimura Rohan Kishibe Yoshikage Kira Giorno Giovanna Narancia Ghirga Diavalo Joylne Cujoh Foo Fighters Enrico Pucci Johnny Joestar Gyro Zeppeli Funny Valentine Scott Pilgrim Laios Marcille Senshi Izutsumi Mickey Mouse Donald Duck Goofy Pluto Minnie Mouse Daisy Duck Max Goof Pete Chip 'n' Dale Bugs Bunny Daffy Duck Tazmanian Devil Roadrunner Wile E. Coyote Elmer Fudd Tom And Jerry Scooby Doo Shaggy Velma Fred Daphne Winnie Tigger Eeyore Popeye Olive Oyl Bluto Papa Smurf Smurfette Clumsy Smurf Vanity Smurf Gargamel Danger Mouse Penfold Colonel K Baron Greenback He-Man Skeletor Thomas The Tank Engine Fat Conductor Optimus Prime Postman Pat Fireman Sam Leonardo Shredder Homer Simpson Marge Simpson Bart Simpson Lisa Simpson Maggie Simpson Moe Syslak Krusty The Clown Clancy Wiggum Fat Tony Mr. Burns Smithers Lenny and Carl Seymour Skinner Sherri and Terri Dr. Frink Sideshow Bob Milhouse Ned Flanders Apu Nahasapeemapetilon Grampa Bob The Builder Jimmy Neutron Peter Griffin Lois Griffin Meg Griffin Stewie Griffin Brian Griffin Fry Leela Bender Prof. Farnsworth Amy Wong Hermes Conrad Dr. Zoidberg Nibbler Richard Nixon's Head In A Jar Scruffy Spongebob Squarepants Patrick Star Squidward Tentacles Mr. Krabs Sandy Cheeks Plankton Zim Samuri Jack Kim Possible Wallace Gromit Aang Toph Prince Zuko Phineas Ferb Baljeet Buford Isabelle Candace Perry The Platypus Dr. Doofenshmirtz Finn The Human Jake The Dog Princess Bubblegum Ice Wizard Mordecai Rigby Twilight Sparkle Bob Belcher Linda Belcher Tina Belcher Gene Belcher Louise Belcher Teddy Mr. Frond Jimmy Pesto Gumball Watterson Darwin Watterson Dipper Pines Mabel Pines Grunkle Stan Soos Wendy Old Man McGucket Lil' Gideon Pacifica Northwest Bill Cipher Templeton Steven Universe Garnet Rick Morty Star Butterfly Marco Tom Kelly Ludo Avarius Toffee Milo Murphy Scrooge McDuck Huey, Dewey And Louie Webby Vanderquack Launchpad Della Duck Lena Ma Beagle Flintheart Glomgold Magica DeSpell Adora Catra Glimmer Hordak Cricket Tilly Gramma Anne Boonchuy Sasha Waybright Marcy Wu Hop Pop Sprig Plantar Polly Plantar Maddie Ivy Sundew Leopold Loggle Grime Lady Olivia King Andrias The Core Mr And Mrs Boonchuy Luz Noceda Camila Noceda Eda Clawthorne King Clawthorne Vee Willow Park Gus Porter Amity Blight Hunter Raine Whispers Lilith Clawthorne Hooty Boscha Kikimora Belos The Collector Molly McGee Scratch Libby Andrea Courtney Pim Charlie Mr. Boss Mr. Frog Homestar Runner Strong Bad Salad Fingers Charlie The Unicorn Double King Skidd And Pumpy Runmo The Meatball Man The Bonekeeper Uzi N V J Tessa The Absolute Solver Big D Rocky Rickaby Pomni Caine Jax Gangle Kinger Skibidi Toilet Kid Vampire Bubby Tina Nabiu King Kong The Seven Dwarfs Snow White Godzilla Mothra Bilbo Baggins Frodo Baggins Aragorn Legolas Gimli Gandalf Gollum Sauron Mary Poppins Gomez Adams Luke Skywalker Darth Vader Jar Jar Binks Indiana Jones James Bond E.T Terminator Aladdin Genie Jafar Jack Skellington Woody Buzz Lightyear Jessie Emperor Zurg Harry Potter Ron Weasley Hermione Granger Dumbledore Voldemort Neo Iron Giant Ginger Mrs. Tweedy Shrek Donkey Fiona Puss In Boots Fairy Godmother Lord Farquaad Coraline Other Mother Wall-E Eve Gru Margo Edith Agnes Dr. Nefario Mr. Incredible Katniss Peeta Fred Flintstone Barney Rubble The Doctor Rose Tyler Ruby Sunday Amy Pond River Song Captain Jack Harkniss Kate Lethbridge-Stewart Weeping Angel Cyberman Dalek Sek Davros The Master Tinky Winky Dipsy Laa-Laa Po Red Ranger Count Olaf Arthur Dent Ford Prefect Zaphod Beeblebrox Slartibartfast Marvin The Robot Walter White Jesse Pinkman Saul Goodman Alison Cooper Mike Thomas Julian Pat Captain Omniman Mr. Strong

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Termite Terrace Club - January 16th

Shorts Released on This Day

1943 - Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs - Dir. Bob Clampett

1954 - Captain Hareblower - Dir. Friz Freleng (starring Bugs Bunny and Yosemite Sam)

1965 - It’s Nice to Have a Mouse Around the House - Dir. Friz Freleng and Hawley Pratt (the first short where Daffy and Speedy are paired together).

TV

1999 - Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain - “At the Hop”

1999 - The Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries Season 4: “Venice, Anyone?”

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Exploring the Timeless Craft of Traditional Hand-Drawn Animation

In the ever-evolving landscape of animation, one enduring art form continues to captivate audiences with its charm, craftsmanship, and nostalgic allure: traditional hand-drawn animation. This classic technique, also known as 2D animation, holds a revered place in the history of visual storytelling, characterized by its painstaking frame-by-frame creation and artistic prowess.

Understanding Traditional Hand-Drawn Animation,

Traditional hand-drawn animation involves crafting each frame of the animation sequence by hand. Artists meticulously sketch keyframes, creating the illusion of movement through a series of drawings that are then photographed or digitally compiled to create motion. This method demands immense skill, patience, and artistry, as animators breathe life into characters and scenes through their drawings.

Famous Examples:

1. Disney Classics

"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" (1937): Considered the first full-length cel-animated feature film, this Disney masterpiece marked a significant milestone in animation history.

"The Lion King" (1994): Combining traditional animation with some innovative techniques, this film remains a classic example of the beauty and emotional depth achievable through hand-drawn animation.

2. Studio Ghibli Films

"My Neighbor Totoro" (1988): Renowned for its enchanting hand-drawn visuals, Studio Ghibli's works, including this film, showcase the magical essence of traditional animation.

"Spirited Away" (2001): A mesmerizing blend of traditional hand-drawn animation and modern technology, winning an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

3. Warner Bros. Cartoons

"Looney Tunes" Series: Timeless characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig came to life through the brilliance of hand-drawn animation, entertaining audiences for generations.

How It Differs from Other Types of Animation

Computer-Generated Animation (CGI):

Process: Traditional hand-drawn animation involves manual frame-by-frame creation, while CGI relies on computer software to generate images and motion.

Aesthetic: Hand-drawn animation often boasts a more organic and stylized look, with imperfections adding to its charm, whereas CGI tends to offer polished and realistic visuals.

The uncanny valley effect: The Uncanny Valley Effect is a peculiar phenomenon in the realm of animation and robotics, where the closer a human replica—be it digital or mechanical—resembles a real person, the more unsettling it becomes to human observers. This discomfort stems from subtle discrepancies between the replica and a genuine human, leading to an eerie, uncanny sensation. In the 2001 movie "The Mummy Returns," CGI technology was used to attempt to recreate a youthful Dwayne Johnson in his role as the Scorpion King. While ground-breaking for its time, the CGI representation of Johnson's character fell into the depths of the Uncanny Valley. Despite the impressive strides in computer-generated imagery, the digital incarnation of Johnson's character lacked the authenticity necessary to bridge the gap between a lifelike portrayal and an artificial creation.

2. Stop Motion Animation

Process: Stop motion involves physically manipulating real-world objects and photographing them frame by frame to create motion.

Tangible vs. Illustrative: Unlike the drawn nature of hand-drawn animation, stop motion relies on physical objects and puppets for animation.

Range of motion: The range of motion in stop-motion can be limited by the physical constraints of the models or puppets. Animators must work within the confines of these physical objects, which can restrict the complexity and range of movements they can achieve. traditionally hand-drawn animation allows for a much broader range of motion. Animators drawing each frame have the freedom to create movements that are not limited by physical constraints, this flexibility enables a wider range of expressions, gestures, and movements, allowing for more intricate and detailed animations. Hand-drawn animation offers greater fluidity and versatility in depicting a character's actions and emotions compared to stop-motion animation.

The Timeless Appeal of Hand-Drawn Animation

Despite advancements in technology, traditional hand-drawn animation continues to hold a special place in the hearts of audiences and creators alike. Its unique warmth, artistic style, and human touch evoke emotions and create immersive storytelling experiences that resonate across generations.

In a rapidly evolving animation landscape, traditional hand-drawn animation stands as a testament to the enduring power of artistry and creativity, showcasing the beauty of bringing drawings to life, frame by frame.

Whether through the enchanting worlds of Disney classics or the imaginative realms of Studio Ghibli, the legacy of traditional hand-drawn animation remains an integral part of cinematic history, weaving stories that continue to inspire and delight audiences worldwide.

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Holidays 12.12

Holidays

Boca Fans’ Day (Argentina)

Constitution Day (Russia)

Day of the Land Forces (Ukraine)

Festival of Unmentionable Thoughts

Frank Sinatra Day (Nevada)

Ganden Nga-Choe (Winter Festival; Tibet)

Golf Tee Day

Ground Forces Day (Ukraine)

Heather Day (French Republic)

Hovercraft Day

International Bluegrass Music Appreciation Day

International Day of Neutrality (UN)

International Sound Check Day

International Universal Health Coverage Day

Jamhuri Day (Kenya)

Kanji Day (Japan)

More Good Today Day

Motel Day

National Clayton Day

National Ding-A-Ling Day

National Dirty Dozen Day

National Lost Day

National Mic Check Day

National Poinsettia Day

National 12-Hour Fresh Breath Day

National Workplace Day of Remembrance (UK)

Neutrality Day (Turkmenistan)

Nupi Lal (Manipur, India)

Paris Agreement Anniversary Day

Pa-Togan Nengminja Sangama (Meghalaya, India)

Poinsettia Day

Unmentionable Thoughts Day

World Book Sniffing Day

World Dysphagia Day

World Iberian Lynx Day

World Swallowing Day

World Vitamin B-12 Day

Yuletide Lad #1 arrives (Stekkjarstaur or Sheefold Stick; Iceland)

Food & Drink Celebrations

ABT 12 Day (Belgium)

Bonza Bottler Day

Gingerbread House Day

Mince Pie Day (UK)

National Ambrosia Day

National Cocoa Day

2nd Tuesday in December

National Belgian Waffles Day (Belgium) [2nd Tuesday]

Independence Days

Kenya (from UK, 1963)

Otaliana (Declared; 2020) [unrecognized]

Pennsylvania Statehood Day (#2; 1787)

Savoy (Declared; 2009) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

Abra of Poitiers (Christian; Saint)

Bruma III (Pagan)

Clairaut (Positivist; Saint)

Colman of Ireland (Christian; Saint)

Columba of Terryglass (Christian; Saint)

Corentin of Quimper (Christian; Saint)

Cormac (Christian; Saint)

Edburga of Minster-in-Thanet (Christian; Saint)

Edvard Munch (Artology)

Epimachus, Alexander and others (Christian; Martyrs)

Farewell to Autumn Festival begins (Hopi)

Feast of Masa’il (Questions/Mystery; Baha’i)

Feast of Rekereke (Polynesian God of Pleasure)

Finnian of Clonard (Christian; Saint)

Hanukkah Day #5 (Judaism) [thru Dec. 15th]

Helen Frankenthaler (Artology)

Ice Cream Day (Pastafarian)

John Wayne Gacy Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Karl Briullov (Artology)

Koloman Sokol (Artology)

Our Lady of Guadalupe (Christian; a.k.a. ... 

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Roman Catholic)

Fiesta del Virgin de Guadelupe (Mexico)

Lady of Guadalupe Day (Mexico)

Las Mananitas (Puerto Rico)

Miracle of the Roses

Tough Luck Lester (Muppetism)

Valery (Christian; Saint)

Vicelinus (Christian; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (WB Animated Film; 2000)

Bicycle Thieves (Film; 1949)

Camille (Film; 1936)

Clubland, by Elvis Costello (Song; 1980)

Daffy Duck in Hollywood (WB MM Cartoon; 1938)

The Day the Earth Stood Still (Film; 2008)

Girl with a Pearl Earring (Film; 2003)

The Godfather II (Film; 1974)

How to Be a Detective (Disney Cartoon; 1952)

Inherent Vice (Film; 2014)

Live Peace in Toronto 1969, by the plastic Ono Band (Live Album; 1969)

The Magic Christian (Film; UK 1969)

A Man For All Seasons (Film; 1966)

Marie, starring Marie Osmond (TV Series; 1980)

The Midnight Chew-Chew or Stick to Your Guns (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 134; 1961)

A Moveable Feast, by Ernest Hemingway (Memoir; 1964)

Once Upon a Deadpool (Film; 2018)

Pluto’s Day (Disney Animated TV Special; 1956)

Popeye (Film; 1980)

Put Your Hearts Up, by Ariana Grande (Song; 2011)

The Reader (Film; 2008)

The Real Life of Sebastian Knight, by Vladimir Nabokov (Novel; 1941)

Red-Headed Baby (WB MM Cartoon; 1931)

Robot Rabbit (WB LT Cartoon; 1953)

Scream 2 (Film; 1997)

See You Later Alligator, recorded by Bill Haley and His Comets (Song; 1955)

Seven Wise Dwarfs (Disney Cartoon; 1941)

The Ship Who Sang, by Anne McCaffrey (Novella; 1969)

Something’s Gotta Give (Film; 2003)

Stir Crazy (Film; 1980)

Stuck on You (Film; 2003)

Three Amigos (Film; 1986)

Viva Buddy (WB LT Cartoon; 1934)

When Moose Meets Moose or Two’s a Crowd (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 133; 1961)

Today’s Name Days

Johanna (Austria)

Spiridon, Špiro (Croatia)

Simona (Czech Republic)

Epimachus (Denmark)

Aivar, Aiver, Aivo (Estonia)

Tuovi (Finland)

Chantal, Corentin (France)

Johanna (Germany)

Spiros, Spyridon, Spyros (Greece)

Gabriella (Hungary)

Giovanna (Italy)

Iveta, Otīlija (Latvia)

Dagmara, Gilmintas, Vaingedė (Lithuania)

Peggy, Pia (Norway)

Adelajda, Aleksander, Dagmara, Paramon, Suliwoj (Poland)

Spiridon (Romania)

Otília (Slovakia)

Guadalupe (Spain)

Alexander, Alexis (Sweden)

Finley, Finn, Fiona, Guadalupe, Lupe, Lupita, Mekhi (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 346 of 2024; 19 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 2 of week 50 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Ruis (Elder) [Day 15 of 28]

Chinese: Month 10 (Gui-Hai), Day 30 (Jia-Chen)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 29 Kislev 5784

Islamic: 29 Jumada I 1445

J Cal: 16 Zima; Twosday [16 of 30]

Julian: 29 November 2023

Moon: 0%: New Moon

Positivist: 10 Bichat (13th Month) [Clairaut]

Runic Half Month: Jara (Year) [Day 2 of 15]

Season: Autumn (Day 80 of 89)

Zodiac: Sagittarius (Day 21 of 30)

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Holidays 12.12

Holidays

Boca Fans’ Day (Argentina)

Constitution Day (Russia)

Day of the Land Forces (Ukraine)

Festival of Unmentionable Thoughts

Frank Sinatra Day (Nevada)

Ganden Nga-Choe (Winter Festival; Tibet)

Golf Tee Day

Ground Forces Day (Ukraine)

Heather Day (French Republic)

Hovercraft Day

International Bluegrass Music Appreciation Day

International Day of Neutrality (UN)

International Sound Check Day

International Universal Health Coverage Day

Jamhuri Day (Kenya)

Kanji Day (Japan)

More Good Today Day

Motel Day

National Clayton Day

National Ding-A-Ling Day

National Dirty Dozen Day

National Lost Day

National Mic Check Day

National Poinsettia Day

National 12-Hour Fresh Breath Day

National Workplace Day of Remembrance (UK)

Neutrality Day (Turkmenistan)

Nupi Lal (Manipur, India)

Paris Agreement Anniversary Day

Pa-Togan Nengminja Sangama (Meghalaya, India)

Poinsettia Day

Unmentionable Thoughts Day

World Book Sniffing Day

World Dysphagia Day

World Iberian Lynx Day

World Swallowing Day

World Vitamin B-12 Day

Yuletide Lad #1 arrives (Stekkjarstaur or Sheefold Stick; Iceland)

Food & Drink Celebrations

ABT 12 Day (Belgium)

Bonza Bottler Day

Gingerbread House Day

Mince Pie Day (UK)

National Ambrosia Day

National Cocoa Day

2nd Tuesday in December

National Belgian Waffles Day (Belgium) [2nd Tuesday]

Independence Days

Kenya (from UK, 1963)

Otaliana (Declared; 2020) [unrecognized]

Pennsylvania Statehood Day (#2; 1787)

Savoy (Declared; 2009) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

Abra of Poitiers (Christian; Saint)

Bruma III (Pagan)

Clairaut (Positivist; Saint)

Colman of Ireland (Christian; Saint)

Columba of Terryglass (Christian; Saint)

Corentin of Quimper (Christian; Saint)

Cormac (Christian; Saint)

Edburga of Minster-in-Thanet (Christian; Saint)

Edvard Munch (Artology)

Epimachus, Alexander and others (Christian; Martyrs)

Farewell to Autumn Festival begins (Hopi)

Feast of Masa’il (Questions/Mystery; Baha’i)

Feast of Rekereke (Polynesian God of Pleasure)

Finnian of Clonard (Christian; Saint)

Hanukkah Day #5 (Judaism) [thru Dec. 15th]

Helen Frankenthaler (Artology)

Ice Cream Day (Pastafarian)

John Wayne Gacy Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Karl Briullov (Artology)

Koloman Sokol (Artology)

Our Lady of Guadalupe (Christian; a.k.a. ... 

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Roman Catholic)

Fiesta del Virgin de Guadelupe (Mexico)

Lady of Guadalupe Day (Mexico)

Las Mananitas (Puerto Rico)

Miracle of the Roses

Tough Luck Lester (Muppetism)

Valery (Christian; Saint)

Vicelinus (Christian; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (WB Animated Film; 2000)

Bicycle Thieves (Film; 1949)

Camille (Film; 1936)

Clubland, by Elvis Costello (Song; 1980)

Daffy Duck in Hollywood (WB MM Cartoon; 1938)

The Day the Earth Stood Still (Film; 2008)

Girl with a Pearl Earring (Film; 2003)

The Godfather II (Film; 1974)

How to Be a Detective (Disney Cartoon; 1952)

Inherent Vice (Film; 2014)

Live Peace in Toronto 1969, by the plastic Ono Band (Live Album; 1969)

The Magic Christian (Film; UK 1969)

A Man For All Seasons (Film; 1966)

Marie, starring Marie Osmond (TV Series; 1980)

The Midnight Chew-Chew or Stick to Your Guns (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 134; 1961)

A Moveable Feast, by Ernest Hemingway (Memoir; 1964)

Once Upon a Deadpool (Film; 2018)

Pluto’s Day (Disney Animated TV Special; 1956)

Popeye (Film; 1980)

Put Your Hearts Up, by Ariana Grande (Song; 2011)

The Reader (Film; 2008)

The Real Life of Sebastian Knight, by Vladimir Nabokov (Novel; 1941)

Red-Headed Baby (WB MM Cartoon; 1931)

Robot Rabbit (WB LT Cartoon; 1953)

Scream 2 (Film; 1997)

See You Later Alligator, recorded by Bill Haley and His Comets (Song; 1955)

Seven Wise Dwarfs (Disney Cartoon; 1941)

The Ship Who Sang, by Anne McCaffrey (Novella; 1969)

Something’s Gotta Give (Film; 2003)

Stir Crazy (Film; 1980)

Stuck on You (Film; 2003)

Three Amigos (Film; 1986)

Viva Buddy (WB LT Cartoon; 1934)

When Moose Meets Moose or Two’s a Crowd (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 133; 1961)

Today’s Name Days

Johanna (Austria)

Spiridon, Špiro (Croatia)

Simona (Czech Republic)

Epimachus (Denmark)

Aivar, Aiver, Aivo (Estonia)

Tuovi (Finland)

Chantal, Corentin (France)

Johanna (Germany)

Spiros, Spyridon, Spyros (Greece)

Gabriella (Hungary)

Giovanna (Italy)

Iveta, Otīlija (Latvia)

Dagmara, Gilmintas, Vaingedė (Lithuania)

Peggy, Pia (Norway)

Adelajda, Aleksander, Dagmara, Paramon, Suliwoj (Poland)

Spiridon (Romania)

Otília (Slovakia)

Guadalupe (Spain)

Alexander, Alexis (Sweden)

Finley, Finn, Fiona, Guadalupe, Lupe, Lupita, Mekhi (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 346 of 2024; 19 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 2 of week 50 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Ruis (Elder) [Day 15 of 28]

Chinese: Month 10 (Gui-Hai), Day 30 (Jia-Chen)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 29 Kislev 5784

Islamic: 29 Jumada I 1445

J Cal: 16 Zima; Twosday [16 of 30]

Julian: 29 November 2023

Moon: 0%: New Moon

Positivist: 10 Bichat (13th Month) [Clairaut]

Runic Half Month: Jara (Year) [Day 2 of 15]

Season: Autumn (Day 80 of 89)

Zodiac: Sagittarius (Day 21 of 30)

[fourorfivemovements]

The cartoons from 1943 are definitely the greatest mixed bag for me so far. There are some pretty good shorts and Chuck Jones’s style starts getting a little bit more proeminent (also this moment wich makes me laugh out loud). There's a parody of Superman that I thought it was clever. Some cartoons also have a slightly surrealistic look, especially on the backgrounds, wich is really cool. Also Sniffles returns. 

However, since it’s World War II, there’s A LOT of war propaganda, and that may not be anybody’s cup of tea. The biggest problem that comes with all of that is the amount of terribly racist caricatures, especially regarding the japanese. One specific short is so racist I couldn’t finish it. Also the first cartoon released that year was Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs, wich...yeah... 

You do see Hitler getting mocked and beaten a lot, so that’s a good part. 

The best thing that I’ve seen from that year, however is that, for the first time, Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck meet, albeit for a few seconds, on the short Porky’s Pig Feat : 

Between this and Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman, 1943 was a good year for crossovers. 

Decided to watch all the Looney Tunes cartoons in chronological order (a person needs a hobby, right?).

 I’m still on the very early ones, and I don’t know how to feel about Bosko.

[just-honey-dewd]

Daffy’s older ehehe. So tried my hand in vintage effect, inspired by @ducktracy’s pieces

Had this idea prompt in my list for months, including drawing this prototype Snow White design. I’m happy I finally got to do it, even if I’m not 100% with the final effects.

[lik-lok]

It’ll drive ya crazayyy. Some money eyed goons.

[incorrectlooneytunesquotes]

Sgt. Joe Monday (Daffy Duck): I HATE sthnakes, they freak me out TOTALLY, sthnakes! They are my all time sthecond worthst fear, Tuesday.

Det. Schmoe Tuesday (Porky Pig): W-w-w-w-w-w-what's your f-f-first?

Monday: [opens the bin to reveal an enormous salivating alien monster] This!

[princesssarisa]

Snow White Winter: "Faerie Tale Theatre: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" (1984 TV series episode)

Faerie Tale Theatre was a mainstay of my childhood. While I was born too late to see its original run on Showtime, I watched The Disney Channel's reruns every Monday at 7 PM. Shelley Duvall's series of hour-long, star-studded fairy tale retellings never lost its appeal for me, with its unique mixture of quirkiness and sincerity. Over time I saw nearly every episode, but one I've always remembered especially well is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, starring Vanessa Redgrave as the wicked Queen, Vincent Price as a wry Magic Mirror who also narrates the story, and a 23-year-old, pre-Downton Abbey Elizabeth McGovern as Snow White.

The story receives a straightforward retelling, but still has creative choices to offer. Redgrave's red-haired Queen is a humorously sensual narcissist, whose favorite pastime is to languidly rhapsodize over her own beautiful features as she gazes at herself in the mirror. Especially the magic one, which speaks to her through a man's face carved at the top of the wooden frame. In sharp contrast to the Queen is the innocent, unpretentious Snow White, not only a pure-hearted ingenue who earns the Huntsman's pity in the woods by praying for him, but also a fun-loving girl who learns to juggle from the court jester and once secretly swam in the moat.

The seven dwarfs, Barnaby, Boniface, Bruno, Baldwin, Bertram, Bernard and Bubba, are all played by actors with dwarfism. (The eldest, Billy Curtis, was a Munchkin in The Wizard of Oz, while another, Lou Carry, was no stranger to Snow White, having played Sneezy in Disney's Snow White Live at Radio City Music Hall). While they're less individualized than Disney's dwarfs, they're still a likable, colorful crew, who tease each other and bicker like genuine brothers – particularly in the running gag of the smallest dwarf Bruno (Peter Risch) picking fights with the others by calling everything he disagrees with "a stupid assumption." Bubba (Tony Cox), the only black dwarf, is especially enamored with having a princess in the house and becomes a particular friend to Snow White.

Meanwhile, the Prince (Rex Smith) is a charming yet slightly silly romantic, eternally strumming a lute and singing of love in the forest. The dwarfs are his friends from the beginning, and Bubba tries to tell him about Snow White, but the other dwarfs won't allow it because they don't want Snow White to leave them. He also meets the Queen in her peddler woman disguise, in a comic scene where she unsuccessfully flirts with him, forgetting that she's enchanted herself to look ugly and old.

The Queen makes two attempts on Snow White's life. First is the attempt to suffocate her, though rather than do it with a bodice, she strangles her with rainbow-colored ribbons around her neck. This leads to a creative image as the dwarfs save Snow White by propping her up and unwinding the ribbons in what looks like a maypole dance. After this comes the poisoned apple. The Prince first sees Snow White as the dwarfs are carrying her glass coffin to a hilltop for all to see, but he doesn't ask to take her home with him; the dwarfs just continue on their journey, but then stumble and fall, jolting the piece of apple from Snow White's throat. After Snow White and the Prince are married, the Prince has his court magician cast a spell to punish the Queen with what for her is a fate worse than death. From then on, whenever she looks in a mirror, the glass turns black, so she'll never see her own beauty again.

As always in Faerie Tale Theatre, the cast is excellent. McGovern is a visually perfect Snow White, with her ivory-skinned China doll beauty, and though her deep, almost gravely speaking voice takes some getting used to in an ingenue role, she gives a winsome performance all the same. But in many ways this episode belongs to Redgrave, whose sultry, self-adoring, tantrum-throwing, sometimes daffy yet dangerous Queen provides just the right touch of serio-comic villainy. Price's witty Magic Mirror is always a scene stealer too, as is Smith's singing Prince, and as are all the dwarfs. Their performances are nicely framed by the atmospheric sets and costumes inspired by the art of N.C. Wyeth and the understatedly romantic musical score.

Faerie Tale Theatre is a must-see for all fairy tale lovers, and Snow White is definitely one of the standout episodes of the series.

@ariel-seagull-wings. @superkingofpriderock

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