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Little did Albert Brooks know how vitally important Clark Gable would be to people trying to parse the pop culture references in old Looney Tunes cartoons

Ned Resnikoff@resnikoff.bsky.social

I think about this interview with the distinguished philosopher Conan O'Brien a lot. I actually think this is a healthy way to live your life! www.nytimes.com/2019/01/14/a...

Going back in time exclusively to explain to Peter Lorre how he dies in 1964, but is integral to a Looney Tunes legal thriller in 2026.

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Every time I see a cartoon version of Peter Lorre, which is constantly, I think of how this respected actor came here fleeing the Nazis and this is how we immortalized him. It's the most American thing ever. You can hear the voice in your head RIGHT NOW