The end is upon us - 34% of Americans don't know Bugs Bunny

Danny Tse
Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
edited October 2010 in The Clubhouse
I'd say we are approaching the end as we know it....

According to E-Poll Market Research data, “more Americans over the age of 13 can recognize Mike Myers (68 percent) than can recognize Bugs Bunny (66 percent) or Daffy Duck (56 percent).”
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  • chillywilly
    chillywilly Posts: 167
    edited October 2010
    my daughters 8 and 5 love bugs bunny. They watch the retro cartoon channel all the time
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited October 2010
    Not sure if it signifies the end... but it signifies we are all getting old =/
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited October 2010
    That's because 34% of Americans don't Press 1 to speak ENGLISH~
    TNRabbit
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited October 2010
    Look, I love Bugs Bunny too.... but why on EARTH would kids know their PARENTS cartoons? Do you expect them to know who Gilligan is too? The cast of the love boat? You realize they have their OWN entertainment right?
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited October 2010
    Bugs who?
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,697
    edited October 2010
    34 % of Americans don't know they're Americans.
    Sal Palooza
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited October 2010
    Lotta guys/gals aren't going to know the secret password and get shot.
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  • vlam
    vlam Posts: 282
    edited October 2010
    "Uh.. What's up Doc?"

    I introduced older cartoons/kids shows to my kids and they think it's hilarious. Their favorite is still Tom and Jerry.
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited October 2010
    Who else keeps the Martian at bay? We're doomed indeed. Maybe Atom Ant will help if he can find his glasses.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,262
    edited October 2010
    The Loonie Tunes, Hanna Barbera, etc. started getting limited play when that stupid Purple dino, mutant turtles, and power rangers came out.

    Still nothing better than the classics...and yes I introed my 16y/o stepson to Gilligans Island a couple weeks ago when I picked up a couple seasons on DVD onsale...guess what he watches after school like I did when I was younger...its all about exposure
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited October 2010
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    ...guess what he watches after school like I did when I was younger...its all about exposure

    The kid's got a good eye, MaryAnn was a hottie.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,144
    edited October 2010
    Alot of great responces for the reason why. I'm sooooo glad I grew up in the time-frame of this worlds history.
    I hate the wars that this country has been in but for TV entertainments sake, it was governed by moral people and quite enjoyable to me. I remember a thread on the forum where we all reminised about all our favorites. The Munsters were great to weren't they.

    I remember when HBO was the turning point.

    I can't believe I don't know who the groups or artists are on the grammys anymore and quite frankly don't like the music that much either. But aparently millions of people do like it.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited October 2010
    TNRabbit wrote: »
    That's because 34% of Americans don't Press 1 to speak ENGLISH~

    So true hehehe!!

    My fav is Bug's Bunny afterward Tom & Jerry. I still watch these every Saturday on DVD with my bowl of Fruit Loops. Kids love it also. If I'm working late then I'll spin up some Flinstones. Also to note, I still have a fresh pair of Hare Jordans when Space Jam premiered.

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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,262
    edited October 2010
    Polkersince85 wrote: »
    The kid's got a good eye, MaryAnn was a hottie.
    you got that right and so did he...even from the first season in B&W
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited October 2010
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    The Loonie Tunes, Hanna Barbera, etc. started getting limited play when that stupid Purple dino, mutant turtles, and power rangers came out.

    Still nothing better than the classics...and yes I introed my 16y/o stepson to Gilligans Island a couple weeks ago when I picked up a couple seasons on DVD onsale...guess what he watches after school like I did when I was younger...its all about exposure

    I love Looney Toons, but Gilligan's Island is an AWFUL show. The only reason it was ever popular is because it had pretty girls in skimpy outfits, and it was THE ONLY THING ON TV. Showing it to your kids is just making t hem dumb, and out of touch.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,262
    edited October 2010
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    I love Looney Toons, but Gilligan's Island is an AWFUL show. The only reason it was ever popular is because it had pretty girls in skimpy outfits, and it was THE ONLY THING ON TV. Showing it to your kids is just making t hem dumb, and out of touch.

    With all the hustle and bustle now days slowing down to a lil humor helps...then I kick him in the butt to do home work...Its better than a World o Warcraft zombie....to much reality will kill u if you don't take a break...guess you didn't watch bugs either
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited October 2010
    I loved Bugs, and I don't like reality TV. The only thing I'm criticizing is Gilligan's Island. There's plenty fo smart comedies on right now that are LIGHT YEARS better than that garbage, and don't need a laugh track to tell you what's supposed to be "funny."
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,262
    edited October 2010
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    I loved Bugs, and I don't like reality TV. The only thing I'm criticizing is Gilligan's Island. There's plenty fo smart comedies on right now that are LIGHT YEARS better than that garbage, and don't need a laugh track to tell you what's supposed to be "funny."

    I get ya -ma and pa kettle was oldie but goodie and so was abott and costello I just thought it was a great start from MTV b.s. Even sat down to watch one of my all time favorite movies Sgt. York
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,727
    edited October 2010
    I've tried to introduce my kids (2y and 4y old) to Bugs, Daffy, Foghorn, Sylvester, and the rest of the Looney Toons Gang, but every time I turn them on, I find that the material seems a bit to mature for them. Either not PC, or too violent.

    That is probably the reason why you don't see them on TV anymore.
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