Subdeacon Joe Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/how-bullwinkle-taught-kids-sophisticated-political-satire-180964803/ Mr. Chairman, I am against all foreign aid, especially to places like Hawaii and Alaska,” says Senator Fussmussen from the floor of a cartoon Senate in 1962. In the visitors’ gallery, Russian agents Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale are deciding whether to use their secret “Goof Gas” gun to turn the Congress stupid, as they did to all the rocket scientists and professors in the last episode of “Bullwinkle.” Another senator wants to raise taxes on everyone under the age of 67. He, of course, is 68. Yet a third stands up to demand, “We’ve got to get the government out of government!” The Pottsylvanian spies decide their weapon is unnecessary: Congress is already ignorant, corrupt and feckless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Yep Imis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Indeed. Bullwinkle, Peabody, Popeye and Bugs Bunny were often over the heads of kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Perhaps I now understand where I got my distrust and skepticism of government and authority in general. My Mom and Dad thought I was a bit too cynical for my age when I was a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 "Meanwhile, at the missile base, there was General Consternation and his staff." Subtle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smuteye John SASS#24774 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 As long as he doesn't try to pull a rabbit out of his hat, he'll be alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 6 minutes ago, Smuteye John SASS#24774 said: As long as he doesn't try to pull a rabbit out of his hat, he'll be alright. Again?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 8 minutes ago, Smuteye John SASS#24774 said: As long as he doesn't try to pull a rabbit out of his hat, he'll be alright. Even that can be taken as political satire - the clueless and inept trying to make something happen by magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish ike, SASS #43615 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Betty Boop got a lot of young boys interested in.......cartoons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Again?! Wrong hat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Is moose and squirrel!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylan Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 In the grand tradition: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozark Shark Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 said: Is moose and squirrel!!!!!!!! That's either "Rocky and Bullwinkle" or "What's for supper." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Pogo help with the political education. "We have met the enemy and he is us" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 I miss Pogo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 On 12/28/2020 at 5:19 PM, Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 said: I miss Pogo Oh roar a roar for Nora, Nora Alice in the night, For she has seen Aurora Borealis burning bright. A furore for our Nora! And applaud Aurora seen! Where, throughout the summer, has Our Borealis been? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Deck us all with Boston Charlie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Nora's freezing on the trolly.... Skoosh a bug 'n' we gets rain!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Li'l Abner was pretty good satire too!! If you don't believe it, ask Joan Baez!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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