Porky’s Picnic

Porky’s Picnic

Year: 1939

Runtime: 7 mins

Language: English

Director: Robert Clampett

Animation

Porky Pig goes on a picnic.

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Location

Petunia's house, the road to the park, the park, the zoo

The story begins at Petunia's house and follows Porky as he bikes toward a park for a picnic. On the way, Pinky’s mischief causes the bike's sidecar to detach and a chaotic chase that includes a speeding train. The action shifts from the park to a zoo, where Porky and Petunia dodge danger from a sleeping crocodile/alligator and a big-cat enclosure, ending with Petunia kissing Porky in the mud.

🏡 Suburban 🚲 Family-friendly 🌳 Outdoor

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 18:21

Main Characters – Porky’s Picnic (1939)

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Porky Pig (Mel Blanc)

Porky is a well-meaning, good-natured pig who plans a simple picnic but gets swept up in Pinky’s mischief. He handles chaos with patience and light humor, turning danger into a safe joke for the audience. His steady, kind demeanor helps anchor the trio, even when things go muddy and chaotic.

🐷 Loyal 🧭 Patient 🎭 Comedic

Petunia Pig (Bernice Hansen)

Petunia is caring and practical, always looking out for Porky and managing Pinky’s antics. She helps organize the day and keeps everyone moving toward their picnic goal. Her warmth is evident, and she even ends with a kiss for Porky, showing a affectionate partnership.

💞 Caring 🛡️ Protective 🧭 Determined

Pinky

Pinky is a mischievous baby whose antics drive the cartoon’s chaos. He pulls the bike’s sidecar nail, chases a squirrel with scissors, and uses a wooden plank to poke at Porky, keeping the mood playful while creating trouble. Ultimately his mischief is contained, ending with a lighthearted punishment and a return to safety.

🍼 Mischievous 🪄 Playful 🧨 Impulsive

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Major Themes – Porky’s Picnic (1939)

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🎭 Mischief Unleashed

Pinky's mischief drives the core slapstick, triggering a chain of chaotic but playful events. The theme examines how harmless pranks can spiral into amusing, chaotic situations that test the characters' patience. The humor comes from reactions and quick recoveries rather than real malice. The resolution reinforces friendship and restraint within a lighthearted boundary.

💞 Affection

The dynamic between Porky and Petunia provides warmth amid the chaos. Petunia's caring and protective nature helps calm the situation and keeps the picnic on track. Their teamwork shows in how they manage Pinky's mischief and look out for each other. The muddy kiss at the end highlights affection and resilience in their bond.

🦁 Peril Play

Danger surfaces as Pinky's antics push the trio toward risky situations, notably in the zoo with a big cat. The scene balances peril with cartoon-safe humor and quick escapes. It underscores that playful mischief has boundaries, and vigilance and wit help avoid real harm.

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