Super-Rabbit

Super-Rabbit

Year: 1943

Runtime: 8 mins

Language: English

Director: Chuck Jones

ComedyAnimation

Bugs Bunny becomes a superhero who does battle with a rabbit hating cowboy and horse.

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1

Professor Cannafraz creates a super carrot

Professor Cannafraz invents a 'super carrot' and uses it on his test subject, Bugs Bunny, who immediately consumes the carrot. The carrot grants Bugs temporary superhero abilities that need to be replenished with additional super carrots. This marks the beginning of Bugs' adventure with his new powers.

2

Bugs Bunny becomes a superhero to fight Cottontail Smith

Inspired by a newspaper article about Texas hunter Cottontail Smith, Bugs dons a superhero costume with a cape and flies to Deepinaharta, Texas. He assumes a mild-mannered disguise with oversized glasses and a hat to blend in. Bugs sets out to protect rabbits and thwart Smith's plans.

Deepinaharta, Texas
3

Encounter with Cottontail Smith

Bugs confronts Smith, who attempts to shoot him. The bullets harmlessly form an outline of Bugs, demonstrating Bugs' superpowers. Bugs then offers Smith a cannon and eats another super carrot to prepare for further action.

4

Bugs plays basketball with a cannonball

After being struck by the cannonball, Bugs skillfully plays basketball with it. He then pushes Smith and his horse onto bleachers and acts as his own cheerleader, showcasing his playful and confident hero persona. Bugs begins to assert his dominance over the situation.

5

Bugs retreats and plans his next move

Bugs returns to the sky, displaying his superpowered flight. Smith and his horse follow him in an airplane, but Bugs snatches the plane's shell, causing Smith and the horse to fall to the ground. Bugs demonstrates his growing control over his powers.

6

Bugs begins to lose his powers

While cruising through the sky, Bugs notices his superpowers waning as he runs out of energy. He tries to recharge with a super carrot, but accidentally drops his carrots and falls to the ground, signaling a temporary setback.

7

Smith and his horse become a line of chewed carrot tops

Bugs lands and observes a line of chewed carrot tops, which Smith and his horse have eaten. Both are dressed as superheroes, cape and all, and the sight emphasizes their attempt to emulate Bugs' powers.

8

Bugs claims to be a true superhero

Bugs turns to the camera and declares, 'This looks like a job for a REAL Superman!' He then ducks into a phone booth, signaling a transformation into his superhero alter ego, ready for more heroics.

9

Bugs marches out in a Marine uniform

Emerging from the phone booth, Bugs appears dressed in a Marine uniform, singing the 'Marines' Hymn'. He dismisses Smith and his horse, claiming he has important work to do, emphasizing his hero's resolve and comedic style.

10

Bugs heads off to international missions

Bugs states he has 'important work to do' and marches off towards 'Berlin, Tokyo and points East,' implying he is embarking on a global superhero mission, adding a humorous theatrical flair to his character.

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