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8 | Looney Tunes Trivia

Posted on April 17, 2019March 4, 2022 by Brian
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What’s up doc? It’s time for some Looney Tunes Trivia!

I figured after battling our way through Westeros, it was time for something a little lighter and we could all use a laugh from Bugs, Daffy, Tweety, and the whole gang. Follow the Looney Tunes characters through the many decades with thirty trivia questions and see how well you stack up.

Hint for next week’s episode: “What superhero team first ‘assembled’ in 1963?“

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Episode Introduction

What’s up doc?

I figured after battling our way through Westeros, it was time for something a little lighter. We could all use a laugh from Bugs, Daffy, Tweety, and the whole gang.

Hey there. I’m your host Brian Rollins, and this is the Dorky Geeky Nerdy trivia podcast. This week, we’re rounding up those old classic Warner Brothers cartoons that were released under the Looney Tunes or Merrie Melodies banner.

If you’re new to the show, here’s how it works. There are three rounds of ten questions. Each round gets a little harder than the last one. If you want some rules for scoring, check out dorkygeekynerdy.com/rules. While you’re there, check out the links to the show’s various social media pages.

All right folks. Let’s take that left turn at Albuquerque and start the show.


The Dorky Round

1. The cartoon short, 'What's Opera Doc?' spoofs the work of what composer?

Richard Wagner

2. Who was the star of the first Looney Tunes cartoon, 'Sinkin' in the Bathtub'?

Bosko.

3. Where does Wile E. Coyote do his shopping?

The ACME Corporation

4. What prolific Looney Tunes voice actor has 'That's All Folks' inscribed on his tombstone?

The Man of a Thousand Voices, Mel Blanc.

5. Which villainous character gets his name from a California National Park?

Yosemite Sam

6. Who often implores the audience to be 'Vewy, vewy quiet.' Because he's hunting 'Wabbits'?

Elmer Fudd

7. Often uncredited, what actress provided the voice of Granny and Witch Hazel?

June Foray

8. Michael Jordan joined the Looney Tunes crew for what 1996 film?

Space Jam. Fun fact, the website for the movie, SpaceJam.com is still up in all its 90’s glory.

9. Which Looney Tunes character was initially shelved after his debut for being too violent for children?

Tasmanian Devil

10. What avian character is often heard singing 'Camptown Races'?

Foghorn Leghorn


The Geeky Round

1. What WB spokesman first appeared in 'One Froggy Evening'?

Michigan J Frog

2. What was the name of the Looney Tunes theme song?

The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down

3. The Looney Tunes characters were first licensed to what amusement parks?

Great America theme parks

4. What hairy, orange monster made his debut in 'Hair-Raising Hare'?

Gossamer

5. Many of the Looney Tunes characters appeared as teachers and mentors in what 1990's series?

Tiny Toon Adventures

6. What's the name of Speedy Gonzalez's lethargic cousin?

Slowpoke Rodriguez

7. What short pits Daffy Duck against his animator?

“Duck Amuck“

8. 'For Scent-imental Reasons' won which animator his first of three Oscars?

Chuck Jones

9. Bugs Bunny (and other Looney Tunes characters) appeared with Mickey Mouse in what 1988 film?

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

10. In 1960, ABC debuted what Looney Tunes show?

The Bugs Bunny Show


The Nerdy Round

1. What volatile substance was Marvin the Martian trying to use to blow up the Earth?

Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator

2. Who was the original producer for Looney Tunes?

Leon Schlesinger

3. What's the only Bugs Bunny cartoon to win an Oscar?

“Knighty Knight Bugs” in 1958

4. Who was the object of Pepe Le Pew's affections?

Penelope Pussycat

5. While Disney had exclusive use of Technicolor for animation, Looney Tunes used what coloring process?

Cinecolor

6. The Bugs/Daffy/Elmer 'Hunting Trilogy' began with which short?

“Rabbit Fire“

7. In which cartoon does Wile E Coyote actually catch and not lose the Roadrunner?

“Soup or Sonic“

8. What was the title of the 1951 hit single, performed by Mel Blanc as Tweety and Sylvester?

“I Tawt I Taw a Puddy Tat“

9. Who is Duck Dodgers 'Eager Young Space Cadet'?

Porky Pig

10. Tex Avery and his animation team affectionately referred to their studio by what name?

Termite Terrace

Episode Conclusion

Well, that was fun. We’ll be back again in a week for more fun. And speaking of which, here’s your clue.

What superhero team first Assembled in September 1963?

Please come by www.dorkygeekynerdy.com for news and info. You can also find links to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. As a bonus for those that follow us on Facebook, we have a bit of daily Geek History trivia.

As always, I’m your host, Brian Rollins and thank you for listening.

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  • 3 thoughts on “8 | Looney Tunes Trivia”

    1. obooza says:
      May 31, 2019 at 5:30 am

      Man, that was tough. I didn’t know all of those. Makes me want to put in some DVDs and watch a few episodes.

    2. Oggie says:
      June 11, 2019 at 3:23 am

      Do Tiny Toons and Animaniacs next, please!

      1. Brian says:
        June 11, 2019 at 3:15 pm

        I’m a HUGE Animaniacs (particularly Pinky & The Brain) fan. Count on it.

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