Subdeacon Joe 24,780 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. 9 2 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 1,953 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Yep Imis 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bgavin 1,470 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Indeed. Bullwinkle, Peabody, Popeye and Bugs Bunny were often over the heads of kids. 2 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 20,937 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. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Subdeacon Joe 24,780 Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 "Meanwhile, at the missile base, there was General Consternation and his staff." Subtle. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smuteye John SASS#24774 2,608 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. 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 20,937 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?! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Subdeacon Joe 24,780 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. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
irish ike, SASS #43615 1,051 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Betty Boop got a lot of young boys interested in.......cartoons 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J-BAR #18287 5,749 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Again?! Wrong hat! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 786 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Is moose and squirrel!!!!!!!! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raylan 5,654 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 In the grand tradition: 2 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ozark Shark 358 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." 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Noz 1,872 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Pogo help with the political education. "We have met the enemy and he is us" 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 786 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 I miss Pogo 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J-BAR #18287 5,749 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? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackwater 53393 5,499 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Deck us all with Boston Charlie... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackwater 53393 5,499 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Nora's freezing on the trolly.... Skoosh a bug 'n' we gets rain!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackwater 53393 5,499 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!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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