It seems that almost every major animated star fought a bull at some stage in their career! Pared down from a huge shortlist, Andy and Todd take a look at four different studios’ takes on the controversial subject of bullfighting. As well as examining the inherent comedic potential of two adversaries trapped together in an arena, we discuss early awakenings to the image of Lina Romay, whether Popeye was a vegan, which Disney film was the horniest, and whether there was an orange toupee lying around the MGM props department.

SHORTS DISCUSSED:

The Hollywood Matador (1942, Walter Lantz, Alex Lovy)

Señor Droopy (1949, Tex Avery)

For Whom the Bulls Toil (1953, Jack Kinney)

Bully for Bugs (1953, Chuck Jones)