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A Feather in His Hare (1948) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
1948 · 7 mins · English
Directed by
Chuck Jones
Starring
Mel Blanc

A hungry indian tries to cook bugs, yet Bugs outwits him yet again. Banned for offensive depiction of Native Americans.

On this page (5)
  1. 1 Events in order (10)
  2. 2 Timeline questions answered
  3. 3 Movie threads
  4. 4 Movies like A Feather in His Hare
  5. 5 Every angle

10 events in order · contains spoilers

A Feather in His Hare Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of A Feather in His Hare (1948) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. The chase begins

    Bugs Bunny finds himself the target of a dopey Native American pursuer, flipping the usual Elmer-chasing-Bugs dynamic. The opening setup introduces a comic showdown where Bugs wears a confident smile while the pursuer is relentless. The chase moves quickly through the landscape, establishing the rivalry as the engine of the cartoon.

  2. Bugs vows vengeance

    Most of the episode centers on Bugs seeking vengeance by thinking up more deviltry for that pursuer. He revels in the idea of outsmarting him with mischievous gags and traps. The humor derives from Bugs' gleeful scheming rather than straightforward pursuit.

  3. Deviltry ideas take shape

    Bugs narrows down his ideas, plotting a sequence of tricks aimed at tormenting the pursuer. Each scheme is a playful misdirection that keeps the action brisk and funny. The segment underscores Bugs' confidence in outwitting his challenger through trickery.

  4. Climactic confrontation begins

    In the climactic moment, Bugs looks at the camera and says, 'Imagine this guy! Just who does he think he is to be chasin' me?' The pursuer fires back with, 'Me? Me last Mohican!' Bugs riffs on the exchange, turning vanity into a running gag. The moment heightens tension while leaning into meta-humor.

  5. Mohican joke and skyward hint

    Bugs retorts, 'Last of the Mohicans, eh?' and then adds, 'Well, look, Geronimo, cast your eyes skywards.' The quip sets up a visual gag that shifts the audience’s expectation. The joke blends classic line-play with a setup for the next surreal image.

  6. First skyward reveal: infant Indian

    Bugs looks up and sees several storks carrying infant versions of the goofy Indian. The surreal delivery gags up the stakes and flips the chase on its head. The unusual cargo heightens the cartoon’s playful absurdity.

  7. First faint

    The sight of the infant Indian prompts Bugs to burst into laughter, but the moment proves overwhelming and he faints. The scene pivots on a quick visual gag that interrupts the chase and ends with an iris-like cut. The pace remains rapid and ridiculous.

  8. Skyward reveal: infant bunnies

    Bugs, recovering slightly, looks skyward again and discovers hundreds of storks carrying infant bunnies. The rabbits shout, 'Eh, what's up, Pop?' creating another layer of chaos and role reversal. The gag deepens the parody of the chase and Bugs' inevitable downfall.

  9. Second faint and fall

    Bugs bursts into laughter at the bunny-stork spectacle, but the weight of the absurdity knocks him out again. He falls onto the unconscious pursuer, collapsing the two into a tangled heap. The scene underscores the cartoon’s pitch-dark humor and physical comedy.

  10. Iris-out

    The short ends with an iris-out as the two characters lie unconscious, leaving the gag unresolved and the audience amused by the chaotic reversal. The camera lingers on the stillness before fading to black. The overall joke rests on the exaggeration of pursuit and the line between pursuer and pursued.

Last updated: February 24, 2026 at 09:48

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Timeline questions answered

A Feather in His Hare Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of A Feather in His Hare (1948): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why was this cartoon banned?

The cartoon was banned due to its offensive depiction of Native Americans. The portrayal of the pursuing character relies on stereotypical imagery and tropes that are now considered harmful, which led to its removal from circulation.

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  • censorship
  • native american
  • offensive
  • looney tunes
Q2

What does the 'Last Mohican' joke mean?

The pursuer claims to be the 'Last Mohican,' a reference to James Fenimore Cooper's novel 'The Last of the Mohicans.' Bugs then mishears this as a vain boast about being the last remaining 'Mohican,' playing on the double meaning of the phrase to mock the pursuer's self-importance.

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  • joke
  • reference
  • cooper
  • satire
Q3

What is the joke with the storks carrying babies?

Bugs tells the pursuer to look skyward, expecting to see something ridiculous. First, storks appear carrying infant versions of the pursuer himself, which makes Bugs laugh. Then hundreds of storks arrive carrying baby bunnies who shout 'What's up, Pop?' at Bugs, reversing the typical bunny-stork dynamic and overwhelming Bugs with the absurdity.

  • storks
  • babies
  • gag
  • surreal
  • joke
Q4

Why does Bugs faint at the end?

Bugs faints twice from laughing at the increasingly absurd sight of storks carrying baby versions of himself and the pursuer. The second wave of hundreds of baby bunnies shouting at their 'Pop' proves too much for Bugs, and he collapses in laughter onto the unconscious pursuer.

  • faints
  • laughs
  • ending
  • babies
Q5

Who is the pursuer supposed to be?

The dopey Native American pursuer is designed as a visual parody of comedian Ed Wynn, particularly in body shape and glasses, though the voice does not perfectly match Wynn's delivery. The character serves as a twist on the usual Elmer Fudd role of chasing Bugs.

  • pursuer
  • character
  • ed wynn
  • voice
  • parody
Q6

Why does Bugs say 'Geronimo'?

When Bugs tells the pursuer to 'cast your eyes skywards,' he follows it with 'Geronimo,' invoking the famous Apache leader's name as a comedic command to look up. This adds another layer of stereotyping to the gag while setting up the surreal skyward reveal.

  • geronimo
  • reference
  • command
Q7

What is Bugs talking about when he says 'Imagine this guy'?

Bugs breaks the fourth wall and addresses the audience directly with 'Imagine this guy! Just who does he think he is to be chasin' me?' This meta-humor acknowledges the cartoon's own premise and Bugs' typical arrogance, heightening the comedy by having the character comment on his situation.

  • imagine this guy
  • meta
  • fourth wall
  • quote
Q8

How is the chase different from typical Bugs Bunny cartoons?

Unlike most Looney Tunes shorts where Elmer Fudd hunts Bugs, this cartoon flips the dynamic by having a Native American character pursue Bugs throughout. The reversal maintains the classic chase structure while adding new comedic possibilities through the unusual pursuer.

  • chase
  • elmer
  • reversal
  • dynamic

Movie threads

More Movies Like A Feather in His Hare, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes A Feather in His Hare tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Animated Trickster Movies like A Feather in His Hare

Mischievous characters turn the tables with surreal humor and chaotic chases. If you enjoyed the witty antics of Bugs Bunny in 'A Feather in His Hare', discover more movies featuring clever cartoon tricksters, surreal chase sequences, and playful, fourth-wall-breaking humor. These films capture a similar energy of chaotic fun and imaginative pranks.

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  • silly
  • surreal
  • slapstick
  • playful
  • chaotic
  • Tone: whimsical, playful
  • Pacing: fast, chaotic
Why these movies?

The story pattern: Narratives in this thread typically follow a simple, straightforward conflict where a charismatic trickster is pursued by a straight-man antagonist. The story unfolds through a series of escalating, surreal gags and chases, with the trickster always staying one clever step ahead, leading to an unpredictable and often ambiguous conclusion.

Why they belong together: Movies are grouped here for their shared emphasis on a witty protagonist, a fast-paced and whimsical tone, and the use of surreal, non-realistic humor. They prioritize playful chaos and clever comebacks over deep emotional stakes or complex plotting.

Movies with Playful Chaos like A Feather in His Hare

Stories where mischievous energy and silly antics drive the plot. Fans of the lighthearted and silly chaos in 'A Feather in His Hare' will enjoy these movies. They share a similar vibe of playful pranks, whimsical humor, and fast-paced action where the fun is in the journey, not the destination. Find more comedies that prioritize laughs and clever gags.

  • playful
  • silly
  • slapstick
  • witty
  • chaotic
  • lighthearted
  • Tone: whimsical, silly
  • Pacing: fast, energetic
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative pattern is a simple comedic conflict, often a duel of wits or a series of pranks. The plot serves as a framework for a rapid succession of gags, physical comedy, and surreal twists. The ending often feels ambiguous or circular, emphasizing that the chaotic fun is the real point of the story.

Why they belong together: These movies are grouped by their shared mood: they are purposefully silly, energetically paced, and avoid heavy emotional stakes. The focus is on creating a consistently playful and humorous atmosphere through visual gags, witty dialogue, and unpredictable events.

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