When I first saw this when I was 5, I thought it was boring and stupid. But now that I'm older and understand it more, I have one thing to say--this cartoon is hilarious! 5/5
My mom had a book from high school that was for her American Literature class, and this story was in it. It was a fantastic textbook, much better than anything we have now (she went to high school in the 1930's). My teenage brother ruined it by drawing pictures of phalluses (phalli?) in every illustration of a person. He was obsessed with his schlong. He was a hippie, like all my older siblings were.
For those of you wondering why McMorehouse was upset at the price, the reason is this: 44¢ in 1905 is worth $13.68 today while 48¢ is worth $14.92 today. It's a difference of 4¢ back then (which would be equivalent to $1.24 today) but $1.24, while it doesn't seem much to us, back then would be equivalent to $38.55 today. Also, they made a mistake. The domestic guinea pig, the one that Flannery was holding, is the Cavia porcellus, not the Cavia aperea which is the Brazilian guinea pig.
You'll notice too that it's a Scotsman who is making the fuss, because the Scottish are well known for their parsimony and bein' "near with a dollar" or "tight". Scotch Tape was called that because it was a great bargain, and it used to have a cartoon of a Scotsman winking on it, I seem to recall.
When I was a kid I watched this and thought it was OK because it was a Disney cartoon. Now as an adult I'm enjoying it for both the dialogue and the social commentary.
schizoidboy : Why would that be your response? 😱 Just separate male and female; it's super easy to tell them apart by just flipping them over and looking. (Seriously, you really cannot miss which ones are boys.)
@pytko3 hmmmm...no. I was making a reference to the nation's Capital because of one little misunderstanding that would become caught up in ''red tape.'' No offence to anyone. It just reminds me of something that would happen there. Example:"Are Tomatoes Fruits or Vegitables?" That sort of issue.
When I first saw this when I was 5, I thought it was boring and stupid. But now that I'm older and understand it more, I have one thing to say--this cartoon is hilarious!
5/5
My mom had a book from high school that was for her American Literature class, and this story was in it. It was a fantastic textbook, much better than anything we have now (she went to high school in the 1930's). My teenage brother ruined it by drawing pictures of phalluses (phalli?) in every illustration of a person. He was obsessed with his schlong. He was a hippie, like all my older siblings were.
For those of you wondering why McMorehouse was upset at the price, the reason is this: 44¢ in 1905 is worth $13.68 today while 48¢ is worth $14.92 today. It's a difference of 4¢ back then (which would be equivalent to $1.24 today) but $1.24, while it doesn't seem much to us, back then would be equivalent to $38.55 today.
Also, they made a mistake. The domestic guinea pig, the one that Flannery was holding, is the Cavia porcellus, not the Cavia aperea which is the Brazilian guinea pig.
There's also the stereotype of Scots being cheapskates.
@@christianvago1798 Well, I wouldn't want to pay more than I have to either, regardless of how much.
You'll notice too that it's a Scotsman who is making the fuss, because the Scottish are well known for their parsimony and bein' "near with a dollar" or "tight". Scotch Tape was called that because it was a great bargain, and it used to have a cartoon of a Scotsman winking on it, I seem to recall.
This should be required viewing for all businesses and gov't agencies.
maychen Agreed
Don't apologize for the quality. You have the best quality on all of UA-cam.
OMG...this is now my favorite cartoon. lol I smiled during the whole thing.
When I was a kid I watched this and thought it was OK because it was a Disney cartoon. Now as an adult I'm enjoying it for both the dialogue and the social commentary.
Yea! It's the only version on youtube with the sound in sync!
Thanks for posting this!
I love his mumblings from 6:30 to 6:45
Absolutely Brilliant
Walt was in touch with his Irish heritage.
It's the Place that Sends You Mad: Railroad Edition!
At 1:07, "Hoo-weeee!"
Sounded like SOO-eeeeeeey to me. After all, it was about "pigs." Lol!
Warner Bros A Phantasy Cartoon-Pigs was Pigs feat. Linus and Lucy (2022)
Note: this cartoon short will be the first Linus and Lucy trilogy
1:45 When my mom says I'm pretty when I smile
@Suprkit What animalss breeding like Tribbles from Star Trek?
3:49 we want the redhead🏴☠️
pig's i say!
Flannery reminds me of mr smee
6:10 It's Thurl! His voice is unmistakable.
Does anyone know if the rest of the Melomen were involved as well?
Seriously, did the book on their care not state quite clearly that guinea pigs are rodents and not real pigs? Do your homework, people!
7:15 8:26 8:57
Why do I feel like killing Guinea Pigs whenever I see this cartoon? Or at least introducing them to wildcats with frying pans:)
schizoidboy : Why would that be your response? 😱 Just separate male and female; it's super easy to tell them apart by just flipping them over and looking. (Seriously, you really cannot miss which ones are boys.)
This was one of my very favorite Disney cartoons when I was little. I still like it..
One of my favorite little cartoons
This looks like something that happens in Washington D.C.
It's not a dispute between Guinea Pigs and regular Pigs, it's a dispute between Guinea Pigs and Rabbits!
DOn't regret the quality! If anything, it's better than the other video on here.
Bill Thopson Did the Voice of Flanery.
I swear i have never seen this before; it was awesome!
Seriously did the book on their care not say that guinea pigs are rodents?
They're so cute! ^_^
I love the part in 6:50! BOOOOM!!! WEEEEEE!!!!
Businessmen can really relate to this.
@pytko3 hmmmm...no. I was making a reference to the nation's Capital because of one little misunderstanding that would become caught up in ''red tape.'' No offence to anyone. It just reminds me of something that would happen there. Example:"Are Tomatoes Fruits or Vegitables?" That sort of issue.
Already found this out, but thanks anyway :)
First watched this one when I was like five years old--- takes me back :)
By the way, does anyone know the title of that irish jig?
Christopher Czepa The Wikipedia page says it is the jig “The Irish Washerwoman”
@joeferrito Lucky for him they don't breed that many.
8:24 - L.O.L!
wtf this isn't every time i die
@Gundamknight100 He is.
lol at 8.58 is he saying blue or boo?
Well come on, the story was written in 1905
William Craig : I think that's when it's set, not when the story was actually written.