Looney Tunes Season 1946 Episode 21 The Big Snooze
- October 5, 1946
The Big Snooze is the 21st episode in the 1946 season of the highly popular cartoon show Looney Tunes. This episode features two famous cartoon characters - Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd.
The story starts as Elmer Fudd tries to catch Bugs Bunny using his usual techniques but fails miserably. Bugs, who is known for his quick wit and smart repartee, manages to escape all of Elmer's traps with ease. However, in a strange turn of events, Bugs suddenly finds himself unable to sleep and realizes that he is suffering from insomnia.
As he struggles to catch some shut-eye, Bugs comes up with a plan to trick Elmer into hypnotizing him in the hopes of curing his insomnia. Bugs pretends to be hypnotized, but unbeknownst to Elmer, he switches places with a cute little rabbit that was previously hypnotized by Elmer. Elmer proceeds to carry out his hypnotic treatment on Bugs, but instead of curing his insomnia, Bugs ends up having a series of bizarre dreams.
As he falls deeper into sleep, Bugs finds himself in a surreal world full of bizarre creatures, including a giant caterpillar and a green elephant. He also has a strange encounter with his own subconscious, which manifests as a miniature version of himself that is very critical of his every move.
Throughout the episode, Bugs struggles to maintain his consciousness, but is often lulled back to sleep by the hypnotic treatments. Elmer, meanwhile, is unaware of the switch and believes that his hypnotic treatment has cured Bugs of his insomnia.
As Bugs goes deeper and deeper into his dream world, viewers are treated to a series of hilarious and surreal moments. The episode is a classic example of Looney Tunes' signature style of humor, which combines clever wordplay, slapstick comedy, and offbeat surrealism.
Ultimately, Bugs manages to wake up from his dream world and exposes the fact that he had switched places with the cute little rabbit. Elmer is left dumbfounded and Bugs escapes yet again, leaving viewers laughing at the absurdity of it all.
Overall, The Big Snooze is a standout episode in the Looney Tunes canon and is a must-watch for fans of the show. With its inventive storytelling, surreal visuals, and unforgettable humor, it's easy to see why this episode has become a classic that is still enjoyed by millions of viewers around the world.