Sleeping Tom and A Pest In The House

 

I made a new character. His name is Sleeping Tom. As you might know already, he is obsessed with sleep, he sleeps as a hobby.

His name is supposed to be a pun for "Peeping Tom" which by the way is an inappropriate thing to be.

Don't be a peeping tom. Be a sleeping tom.

There's this cartoon called A Pest In The House (1947) it's a Looney Tunes short and it is hilarious. It was also released on my birthday so that's nice.

There's this person who is obsessed to take a nap like Sleeping Tom does. 

When he talks to Elmer, he seems to be soft and accepted about being in the hotel until he says something about being disturbed. This dude is not fooling around. 

The 40s especially the late 40s, Daffy Duck was at his best. This is directed by Chuck Jones and I really liked his animation this time period. The 50s and 60s were kinda more stiff in my opinion.

Not only that, but the color scheme is gorgeous.

This cartoon has had an influence on me since the very beginning when I first experienced it. When I first watched this short, I thought it was the most relatable Looney Tunes cartoon. And I still think it is today.

I love this guy's facial expression in this frame. 

This was when Daffy was messing with his clothes. Honestly, you can tell that he's pissed off and looks like he's about to strangle Daffy but that's not the answer.

He finds a bed. Good for him. At first I thought he was going to kick him out the door.

You can just feel how relaxed he is. Most people when they go to a hotel, they have fun and do activities, but you get this guy sleeping all day. I love it.

Of course whenever he hears noise, he makes some more funny expressions. 

Daffy's animation in this cartoon is stellar. These are such beautiful smears!

Just like with my character Sleeping Tom, this guy doesn't know what the heck he's seeing even though he admits he doesn't want to be disturbed like earlier.

He does make one of the best punches in cartoon history. This scene when Elmer picks up the phone and the guy punches him is an excellent bit.

Chuck Jones himself made some relatable and funny cartoons. I might not love all of his work but this time period was Jones at his most sentient. 

A Pest In The House is an overlooked masterpiece and one that I didn't give enough credit for. 

And as for our pal, Tom

He looks as bored as ever. 

He's basically the opposite of Little Critter from the book Just Go To Bed.

Now remember, if you ever end up in Artmania someday and you come across Sleeping Tom. Always know that he doesn't like noise. He hates when you sleep near him, he doesn't like to party, but for such a healthy clean boy, he likes to do his everyday life in peace.

I have had so much fun experiencing classic cartoons. They feel so lively and full of spirit. I would say everyone in the entire world has one classic cartoon they like. 

If you want to experience the past and watch something to peak your interest I have some shorts that I would love for you to check out.

Rock-A-Bye Bear 

Duck Amuck

Baseball Bugs

The Band Concert

Haredevil Hare

The Great Piggy Bank Robbery 

Dumb-Hounded

The Old Mill

Thanks. 👍 

The Funniest Introduction To A Cartoon 2

 There's alot of funny, amusing introductions in classic cartoons. I already talked about Red Hot Riding Hood (1943). It's my favorite introduction, but I also love the intro to The Big Snooze (1946)

It's got a unique and smooth Bugs and Elmer hunt scene.

Got incredible smears and drybush frames.

Bugs is at his usual doing his tricks and pranks against Elmer this time done with him moving the log, trying to make him fall.

This gag was re-used in All This And Rabbit Stew (1941) but I like it alot better. It's alot faster and more appropriate.

Then, Elmer looses it. He breaks his hunting gun and Bugs is shocked.

He's been trying to get that rabbit for 6 years at that point. I can see why he's pissed off, but he isn't Yosemite Sam or Donald Duck levels of temper. 

Elmer then grabs out a contract, the reason why it's because Bob Clampett left Warner Bros. while making this cartoon so Art Davis finished it. Still one of Clampett's animators were still allowed to be part of it.

Elmer makes some really annoying noises but for a weird charming reason by ripping the contract and stomping on it.

Bugs Bunny usually doesn't care about Elmer's utter failure, but here his personality feels a little different and kind of honest.

It feels rather soft and warm so far. Elmer then decides that hunting wabbits isn't his thing anymore and quits. He's wanting to go fishing instead. 

Bugs is speechless for a few frames.

I feel sorry for Elmer and Bugs themselves. Bugs kinda liked having fun and being chased, and Elmer had a good timeless career trying to hunt for Bugs even if it wasn't a good idea.

I love this scene. It's very emotional but funny. This is probably Rod Scribner animation, Bugs even says an Abbott And Costello reference which is nice.

Bugs tugs Elmer's pants until he pulls it and this being absolutely hilarious.

Classic Animation being so detailed and funny as usual.

What I love about this intro, is it being so simple, lively and full of acting, I love when characters are breaking the 4th wall and Bugs's faces have influenced me.

Man, those tears. He really wants Elmer to be on his side again.

Oop. More funny facial expressions.

Well to be told, Elmer decides his final decision while walking in peace, goes fishing. 

Nope, he's just sleeping, okay then.

The entire cartoon isn't a masterpiece, but it's definitely really good. I usually don't like surreal animation, but classic animation does it more appropriately and more appealing like this cartoon. 

I would love to talk about more introductions I really enjoyed and making classic cartoons like Disney, Looney Tunes and MGM are fun to make. Many modern animators have done it and mastered it so I want to be on that side as well.