Contributed by Krissy N.
Me and my friends were recently watching a Bugs Bunny cartoon, a take on the “Tortoise and the Hare”, when we began to notice some things about his behavior:
He was stereotypically Jewish.
It first came to notice at the beginning of the cartoon, when Bugs is reading a book. He reading it backwards, from right to left, turning the pages in that manner as well. Of course, one can read Hebrew or Japanese in this manner, and Bugs is definitely not Japanese.
We then begin to notice other things. Like Bugs’ Brooklyn accent. The stereotypical Jewish person always has a Brooklyn accent.
He kisses people a lot. My Jewish friends pointed this out as something their relatives do often, as well as people they just met. Bugs is awfully friendly…
He’s cheap. There’s a point in the cartoon where he has to cross a river, and instead of paying the bridge toll, he swims across the river.
Of course, being smart asses, we have to add that RABBIT - T = RABBI.
Not to say that Jewish people exhibit any of these characteristics, but they are common stereotypes.
COMMENT: Another thing altogether. In reference to what someone wrote about Bugs Bunny being stereotypically Jewish, one must also note that there is a Bugs Bunny cartoon showing Bugs reminiscing about when he was growing up (as a young rabbit either in the late thirties or early forties) in the Lower East Side. This also implies stereotype to being Jewish.
– Comment by Bugssbunni
COMMENT: Bugs does not have a Brooklyn accent. He has a Bronx accent. Just ask Mel Blanc. Oh wait, he’s dead. But I did hear him say that in an interview. As I long-time NYC area resident (not a native though), I must agree.
– Comment by JasonH2084
COMMENT: Just would like to comment on what someone said about Bugs Bunny have a Bronx accent, and not a Brooklyn one. I have read in several places that Bugs Bunny had a combination of a Brooklyn and Bronx accent.
– Comment by Mameshmeshuga
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I’m not sure exactly which specific cartoon the contributor is referring to. I’ll keep looking, but if anyone else knows, please leave a comment.
Worth remembering that Bugs’ behavior and posture were initally modelled on the very Jewish Groucho Marx. The carrot is a standin for Groucho’s cigar.
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I like bug’s but should there be all of the cartoon.Like scoobydoo that’s all what I whant to say. p.s case you won’t I will.p.p.s. scoobydoo is my hore. When it’s my 10’th brithday dad’s going to take me to scoobydoo.FROM CAITHLIN
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well, guys watch this one and freak out:D
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Also, rabbits were a symbol for the Jewish people in medieval Jewish art. Why? Like the Jews, they were hunted, but they’re quick and good at getting away, and are often portrayed as tricksters who turn the tables on their hunter.