This cartoon is a tough one. On one hand, it’s the very first Disney short that was planned as a color cartoon (Flowers and Trees came first, but it was originally supposed to be black & white), and the animation is humorous and engaging. On the other hand, this is the kind of short that needs an “it’s of its time” apology. Many of the gags revolve around topics that Disney wouldn’t touch today (or for the past several decades), and much of the violence is played for laughs. While groundbreaking, this is one to enjoy without the kids.

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