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“Pepe Le Pew” Still Captivates Audiences

Pépé Le Pew falls in love with Penelope. She can’t stand his stench.
Source: Looney Tunes

Pépé Le Pew entertains with his loveable silliness and smelliness. Enjoy his amusing diversions as he tries to woo Penelope, the cat.

Pépé Le Pew Creates Lovable and Silly Cartoons for Kids

Love is always in the air in Paris with Looney Tunes: Pépé Le Pew Collection.

The Warner Bros. disc features 17 comical shorts of the lovable French skunk Pépé Le Pew. He strolls around Paris in the springtime when everyone thinks of love and romance. Pépé sees Penelope, falls in love, and pursues the black cat, which is delightful. Penelope is not so thrilled, though. She does everything in her power to get away from the smelly Pépé. The cartoon drawings show hilarious expressions that will delight the kids. Giggles are sure to follow.

*Paris is the city of love—the perfect backdrop for a skunk casing a cat.*
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Pépé Le Pew Blinded By Love

Pépé Le Pew episodes usually involve Pépé pursuing a black female cat that appears to be a female skunk, according to love-struck Pépé. But kids of all ages who watch the cartoons know that Pépé is blinded by love.

He is so in love that he doesn’t even know that Penelope Pussycat is a cat with a white stripe painted down her back. The creators of this comic cartoon series made a reason for the painted line. The white strip happened when she crawled under a newly painted picket fence.

As Pépé pursues Penelope, she runs away from him. Not because she is shy, but because, being a skunk, Pépé has a rancid odor and an aggressive manner. She was watching Pépé hop after her at a carefree pace, as a love-stricken skunk entertained.

Ze Arms of Pépé are Upon You

Countless memorable scenes of the lovestruck skunk come to mind. Pépé is on the yacht with his girlfriend and says, “I am ze captain, and you are ze first mate. Promotions will follow quickly!”

I remember Pépé swimming underwater, “When you are a skunk, you learn how to hold your breath for a long time.”

Another unforgettable line is, “Acres and acres of girls!! And they are mine!! All mine!!!”

I chuckle as I recall these moments. They are so very precious. My kids can’t relate to some of the funny lines, but I know they watch riveted to the screen because the cartoon artists created unique characterizations.

*Watching Pépé Le Pew fall in love with a cat is so funny.*

“This little love bundle. Now she is seeking for us a trysting place. Touching, is it not? Come, my little peanut of brittle. I will help you. Wait for me. Wait.” Pepe Le Pew

Is Skunk Spray Toxic?

While Penelope tries to escape him, she fails but suffers the smelly consequences. Just imagine being chased by a love-struck skunk. The smell is so strong and permeating. Penelope’s reaction is not even normal regarding a skunk’s spray. Pépé Le Pew never sprays her, and he only longs for her, keeping the pungent smell at bay.

“What is this? Oh, but of course. This little one wishes to commit suicide to prove her love for me — what a sweet gesture. Nevertheless, I must prevent it.” Pepe Le Pew

Acting Exercises Using Pépé Le Pew as a Prompt

Kids have great imaginations and love to copy what they see others do. If you are a parent and you have the time, after the kids watch one of the Pépé Le Pew and Penelope episodes, encourage them to act it out. Even as an acting teacher, this is one of the best acting exercises for kids.

Young kids take great pleasure in acting out what they just saw on the screen. Looney Tunes Pépé Le Pew cartoons have little dialogue, so it should be easy for each child to act out the story.

You cast one child as the skunk and the other as Penelope. You can have a boy like Pépé Le Pew and a girl like Penelope. Just let them have fun with the characters.

When they finish their scene, validate and encourage them for their excellent performance.

Chuck Jones Delivered Over a Thousand Voices

Chuck Jones created Pépé Le Pew and hired a talented man, Mel Blanc, who has over a thousand voices. Blanc provided the voice for Pépé and based his mannerisms on Charles Boyer’s Pépé le Moko from Algiers (1938).

Others have stated that Pépé may have copied Maurice Chevalier’s mannerisms. I can’t entirely agree because only Boyer would pursue. Chevalier is not stupid enough to think of a cat as a skunk.

With all that, Chuck Jones: Memories of Childhood is a short documentary in which Jones says he based Pépé on himself. He declares that he is ultra shy with girls and that Pépé is a pursuer of girls.

One thing is sure: Pépé Lew Pew episodes are a delight to watch for kids. The stories are very innocent but funny. I hope you and your kids enjoy them as much as my family has over the years.

Best Family Friendly Movies

I hope you can take a peek at Pépé Le Pew, because these cartoons are nothing like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Foghorn Leghorn, or Elmer Fudd. Pépé Le Pew’s hallmark is the silliness and resilience of the love-struck skunk.

As you watch Looney Tunes Pépé Le Pew, I guarantee you will find yourself chuckling and enjoying the misadventures of Pépé Le Pew and Penelope. I wish more were available because they are unique cartoons in the Looney Tunes repertoire.

“Chuggington: The Big Freeze”

The weather is still not cold enough, but freezing high-speed adventure is on the way. My preschoolers were treated to the newest Chuggington DVD called Chuggington: The Big Freeze.

The latest popular DVD collection from the United Kingdom is entertaining with six episodes. There are adventures for preschoolers while teaching lessons about right and wrong and sharing. It is no wonder this is a highly rated show distributed by Disney.

One episode is a holiday special called The Big Freeze. The chuggers perform one heroic rescue after another. The kids learn from these shows by watching the characters solve the situations presented to them. Like, when icy temperatures cause the town to run out of fuel and all diesel engines are grounded. They solve the problem as Chief Jackman and his team of brave Chug Patrollers work together to find a way to the frozen docks to retrieve fuel and get the town of Chuggington moving once again. It also teaches preschoolers important lessons about safety, responsibility and teamwork as they watch Wilson, Koko, Brewster, and Asher.

Another episode features Fletch trying to repair the lighthouse, and Calley testing to become a first responder. Another is where the kids get to watch Brewster get closer to being a Chuggineer. The lessons taught in these shows are so helpful. The series has great characters for kids to watch and get to know.

“The Seventh Dwarf”

After appearing in select NY and LA theaters, The Seventh Dwarf is available on Blu-ray and DVD. The animated movie is an adventure story that unites all your favorite fairytale characters in one kingdom and stars the voices of Peyton List, Norm MacDonald, Nina Hagen and Joshua Graham. There are great messages for kids to learn, like friendship, problem solving, accepting differences and working as a team. The humorous scenes are really fun to watch, as well as the action and suspense scenes.

The story begins with the characters celebrating Princess Rose’s (Sleeping Beauty) 18th birthday. Everyone in the kingdom has come to Fantabularasa Castle, including Snow White, the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella and Red Riding Hood. But just before the stroke of midnight, Bobo, the youngest dwarf, accidentally pricks the finger on the cursed needle and sends the kingdom into a century-long slumber. Bobo decides to take the matter into his own hands by finding Rose’s true love, Jack. Jack must save her with a kiss, Bobo and the other six dwarfs go on a treacherous journey. They face a fiery dragon and outwit the jealous, scheming and evil witch, Dellamorta.

The puns may go over the kids’ heads, but they are there for the adults to enjoy. The animation is well done, even though this is not a big movie; it’s fun entertainment.

I am sure kids will want to rewatch the movie because it has some cute scenes and silly songs. The story features a mash-up of fairy tales with a few obvious changes that add a bunch of fun. The writers are quite imaginative with the changes they add to the stories, creating a bit of spark in the old fairy tales.

“Power Rangers Super Megaforce: The Legendary Battle”

The Legendary Battle picks up exactly where the last episode of Power Rangers ended. The citizens of Harwood are in a hopeless situation and in need of help. Carter and Dana, as Lightspeed Rescue Rangers, Red and Pink, show up and help. You might be surprised to see them returning as cameos in the series. That is what this series is all about: returning Power Rangers. It is one of the best cameo returns for this series because Carter and Dana are still rescue workers. It is great to see these two performing in their ideal environment. Some of the other legendary Rangers fare pretty well, but Carter and Dana stand out strongly.

Other legendary Power Rangers return to help the citizens as well. Cassie, TJ and Leo save people and animals alike. They perform functions that are not in line with their original nature, which makes the comebacks more interesting. Most fans will smile to see them not just back, but in magnificent HD.

Then, the other Rangers wake up and truly see how bad everything has become. The Power Ranger team reunites with Gosei, who is still the awful adviser and does absolutely nothing to help the team. The story is strong at this point, where the actors are stellar. The pain on their faces shows their concern for helping the world. Andrew Gray turns in a strong performance as well.

I don’t want to give the whole story away, but I hope I’ve given you an idea of what to expect from the DVD set. The final episode has the extended 10-minute version, which is a real treat. You will see the realistic defeat of Emperor Mavro.

Another extra is added: a 10-minute Legacy clip from Lionsgate. This is the finale of the legacy, well worth the time and effort to watch.

“Power Rangers: The Perfect Storm”

Power Rangers DVDs are so popular with the kids and some adults. Each collection is worth owning, and recently released The Perfect Storm is no exception. The five episodes are pure entertainment and never fail to satisfy the ardent fan.

One episode follows Orion, who unlocks every sixth ranger power while his helmet morphs, revealing each one of the Power Rangers’ helmet designs with his costume. As a result, the rangers lose their energy because it is taken from them when Orion morphs. How will they get their power back? It is such a fun story to watch.

Another episode with a quirky twist features one of the monsters becoming smitten with a ranger. A love triangle forms when another monster tries to destroy the ranger to have the female monster all to himself.

The next episode is about two of the rangers who switch bodies. It’s hilarious when they adjust, learn how to be the other Power Ranger, and notice the disparity in their personalities. They even try to discover what triggers the change.

In another episode, Tensou ventures outside the command center to witness the arrival of a fierce storm. It approaches quickly, and Tensou is hit by lightning. He loses his memory and is lost. The other rangers search for him. Once they find him, they do everything in their power to help him recover his memory.

I can see how the kids will go crazy over these storylines. Overall, and of course, The Perfect Storm will please any Power Ranger fan.