Daffy Duck

Daffy Duck made his first appearance on April 17. 1937. He predated Bugs Bunny, but comes across now as the alter-rabbit in many ways. Bugs, of course, was Warner Bros' big animated star, as emblematic to that studio as a certain mouse was to Disney. Bugs shone because he was the wise guy everyman that we rooted for because he always outwitted the world that was out to get him. Daffy, on the other hand, was wise guy who always seemed to outwit himself. When it comes to favorites, you can choose for yourself. Rabbit season? Or duck season?

There are those who claim that this is the best Daffy short. I won't argue with them: