Arguably one of the most famous actors of the 20th century, Bugs Bunny developed a new sense of comedy, sarcasm, and stunt work in motion pictures. Yet for some reason, history has largely ignored his pioneering, brave display of non-heteronormative qualities.
We sat down with Bugs Bunny to discuss his proud LGBTQ portrayals dating back to the 1940’s.
THE HARD TIMES: Do you remember the first time that you decided to come out to your coworkers?
BUGS BUNNY: What’s up, Doc? Of course I do! I was getting fresh with Gossamer in a Warner Bros. dressing room when ol’ Chuck Jones walked in and his eyes bulged out of his head! I says, “Hey Chuck- that’s my move!”
And did Chuck Jones accept you?
Accept me? He wrote me! He knew I was a bisexual drag queen before even I did. But trust me- if you saw Gossamer naked, your eyes would bug out too.
Fair enough. How did you discover your love for drag?
It was a bright spring day, and I’m on the run from Elmer. He thinks he has me cornered, but I give him a big ol’ smooch right on the kisser. I turn around and run through a clothing line. When I pop out the other side, I’m in a pink brassiere and girdle and thought- ya know what? This feels right!
Have you been dating during quarantine at all?
Well, ever since Lola and I broke up, I’ve mostly been hitting Tinder and Raya. I had a fun weekend with Vegeta in Albuquerque, but he’s a little too intense for my tastes. I’m going to look for something serious in the fall.
Ahh, so you hope to find a partner in cuffing season?
Actually, autumn is ass-eating season.
Historically, fall is cuffing season.
Ass-eating season!
Cuffing season.
Ass-eating season!
Cuffing season!
Cuffing season!
Ass-eating season!
See? Told ya! Ain’t I a stinker? I still got it! Aww, don’t feel bad Doc- here, have a stogie with me!
Wow, is this a Macanudo? Thanks Bugs!
*cigar explodes*
HOO! HOO HOO! HOO HOO HOO!
You’re despicable. Any final thoughts before we leave?
Hmm, lemmie see lemmie see lemmie see… uhhhhh, black trans lives, they matter! Eat your vegetables! ACAB! And that’s all, folks!