Bugs is chased into a lake by a dog who speaks with a thick Russian accent; the rest of the story unfolds under water.Bugs is chased into a lake by a dog who speaks with a thick Russian accent; the rest of the story unfolds under water.Bugs is chased into a lake by a dog who speaks with a thick Russian accent; the rest of the story unfolds under water.
- Director
- Writer
- Stars
Mel Blanc
- Bugs Bunny
- (voice)
- …
Sam Wolfe
- Russian Dog
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe Russian dog is based on Bert Gordon's character "The Mad Russian". His catch phrases "How do you do!" and "Do you mean it?" were used quite often by the Warner animators.
- GoofsWhen Bugs Bunny jumps into the water, he is wearing a balloon float device. When Bugs dresses as a mermaid, the strap of the float balloons are still across his chest and under his arms with the balloons behind him. But when the dog get to in front of Bugs, the balloons are suddenly on Bug's chest mimicking breasts. The dog dances about, then leans over to kiss Bugs. Even more suddenly than before, the strap of the balloons are across Bug's chest and under his arms again, with the balloons on either side. Bugs never actually switches the balloons from behind him to his chest, and back again. They just change in a flash, from frame to frame.
- Quotes
Bugs Bunny: [dressed as Elmer Fudd] Shh! I'm hunting for a wabbit. Ha-ha-ha-ha.
Russian Dog: [to the audience] Shh! He's hunting for a wabbit. Ha-ha-ha-ha... ? *gasp* WABBIT?
- Alternate versionsTwo versions of this film exist: The more common version has Bugs handing the Russian Dog a gun for the dog to shoot himself in the head. The other version is slightly longer, and has an ending where Bugs shoots the dog himself in the end!
- ConnectionsFeatured in Siskel & Ebert: UHF/Valentino Returns/Shag (1989)
Featured review
I Know Anything Can Happen In A Cartoon But.....
Some kind of dog: a combination French Poodle and Russian Hound, is out looking for a rabbit. Immediately, we see he is another dumb foil for Bugs Bunny. It seems Bugs always comes across the dumbest characters, which is a shame because few animated animals ever match wits with the clever BB. This dog is really stupid. After sniffing Bugs up and down his body, the only thing he knows is that Bugs has "B.O!" Thanks, we needed to know that!
After two minutes the chase scene begins as the dumb pooch finally reaches that IS a rabbit. In one of the more bizarre sequences I've seen in a Bugs Bunny cartoon, Bugs dives underwater, hops away (on the sand at the bottom of the lake) and then is seen sitting there with a blonde wig, a mermaid's tale and playing a harp and singing. He's in drag, with lipstick, long lashes and the whole bit. Of course, the stupid dog thinks the "woman" is super hot.
Bugs continues to do what he does best - tease this stupid idiot. All of it, including Bugs pretending to be a French waiter, is done underwater. How are these two animals breathing? I guess the writers didn't bother with that detail. They didn't bother with a lot of humor, either, or it's just too sappy for today's crowd. I love Bugs Bunny but you can't win them all. This was not one of his best.
After two minutes the chase scene begins as the dumb pooch finally reaches that IS a rabbit. In one of the more bizarre sequences I've seen in a Bugs Bunny cartoon, Bugs dives underwater, hops away (on the sand at the bottom of the lake) and then is seen sitting there with a blonde wig, a mermaid's tale and playing a harp and singing. He's in drag, with lipstick, long lashes and the whole bit. Of course, the stupid dog thinks the "woman" is super hot.
Bugs continues to do what he does best - tease this stupid idiot. All of it, including Bugs pretending to be a French waiter, is done underwater. How are these two animals breathing? I guess the writers didn't bother with that detail. They didn't bother with a lot of humor, either, or it's just too sappy for today's crowd. I love Bugs Bunny but you can't win them all. This was not one of his best.
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- ccthemovieman-1
- Nov 9, 2007
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- Bugs Bunny Specials #3 (1943-1944 Season): Hare Ribbin'
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- Runtime8 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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