Wild Over You

The events unfold at the turn of the century in the Belle Époque, a time of optimism, grand exhibitions, and rapid cultural change. The Paris Exposition serves as a backdrop of crowds, novelty, and decorative excess that colors the action. The era’s fashion, architecture, and mass entertainment inform the cartoon’s visual style and pacing.

Set during the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1900, the narrative unfolds across the exposition grounds and surrounding park. It moves from the bustling zoo to a whimsical wax museum and even a fortune-teller’s hut, reflecting the era’s playful spectacle. The locations together evoke the Belle Époque’s love of spectacle and illusion.

🎭 Disguise & Illusion

Disguises drive the humor and misunderstandings, as the wildcat paints herself to resemble a skunk and Pepé dons various disguises, from a swami to a coonskin cap. The characters leverage appearances to mislead and provoke reactions, turning safe encounters into chaos. The sequence highlights how performance and disguise shape desire, danger, and comic outcomes.

💘 Romance & Pursuit

Romantic attraction becomes a combustible force, drawing Pepé into a battle of flirtation and risk with the wildcat. His bold, unfiltered advances collide with the animal’s aggression, producing a string of pratfalls rather than romance. The dynamic satirizes courtship as a dangerous game played for laughs, with a wink to the audience about the limits of charm.

🏁 Chase & Comedy

The central pursuit threads through the entire cartoon, taking the characters from a park and into marvel-filled backdrops. Each chase escalates the stakes and the humor, culminating in a balloon escape that releases the tension in a final visual gag. The sequence treats danger as a playground, using timing and physical humor to keep the pace brisk.