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Rug of War/Run Pinky Run/The Hamburg Tickler [1] is the 16th episode in the Animaniacs reboot and the 3rd episode in its 2nd season.
Synopsis[]
The Warners go inside the Bayeux Tapestry. Pinky needs to get money to save Brain, and fast! Scratchansniff tries to teach the Warners a lesson about lying. [2]
Theme Song[]
Variable Verse[]
Wakko: "Mutton is game-y!"
Rug of War[]
Animation by Titmouse, Inc.
Plot[]
The Warners discover a $5 bill on the ground, and struggle to find out what to do with it. They find an auction sale taking place at a storage garage, and manipulate their way to win the entire stock for only $5. They then discover the Bayeux Tapestry, and jump inside of it. The siblings then perform a musical number about William the Conqueror.
Crew[]
- Written by Kathleen Chen and Brian Polk
- Directed by Eric Knutson
Songs[]
Trivia[]
- The title is a play on the game "Tug of War."
- Dot's Monkey's Paw is a reference to W.W. Jacobs' story The Monkey's Paw.
- In the Brazilian Portuguese dub of this cartoon on HBO Max LA, the song itself is not dubbed despite the rest of the cartoon being dubbed.
Run Pinky Run[]
Animation by Titmouse
Plot[]
Pinky needs money to save The Brain. With the aid of a watch that resets each hour, Pinky struggles to find a way to properly save Brain on time.
Crew[]
- Written by James Butler and Brad DePrima
- Directed by Erik Knutson
Trivia[]
- This cartoon is parody of the 1998 German thriller film, Run Lola Run.
- The pasta that briefly lands on Pinky's head makes him resemble the protagonist of the film, Lola.
Character Animation By Erika Carvalho[]
The Hamburg Tickler[]
Animation by Saerom Animation
Plot[]
Dr. Scratchy teaches the Warners how to tell the truth after catching them in yet another lie, where the siblings spent all of his funds on various items and refuse to tell him.
Crew[]
- Written by Kathleen Chen and Brian Polk
- Directed by Erik Knutson
Songs[]
Trivia[]
- The Hamburg Tickler itself appears to be based off folklore figures such as Krampus.
Deleted Ending[]
In the original ending to this cartoon, Scratchy would've gone on a boat ride with the loot he got from the siblings, and have his toe removed by the Tickler shortly after.[3]
International Releases[]
- Australia: November 6, 2021 (Stan)
- Canada: November 8, 2021 (Teletoon)
- Latin America: March 31, 2022 (HBO Max)
Cast[]
| Voice Actors: | Character(s): |
|---|---|
| Rob Paulsen | Yakko Warner, Pinky, Dr. Scratchansniff, Thug #2 |
| Jess Harnell | Wakko Warner, Auctioneer, Thug #1 |
| Tress MacNeille | Dot Warner |
| Maurice LaMarche | The Brain, Food Delivery Cyclist, Uniformed Man |
| Stephanie Escajeda | Nora Rita Norita |
| Romi Dames | Clerk |
| Danny Jacobs | Lawyer |
| Salli Saffioti | Sweaty Jogger |
References[]
- ↑ https://showcase.onthedemo.com/newyorkcity/en/program/18658409/2
- ↑ Hulu Press- Animaniacs (2020)
- ↑ Gabe Swarr (07-26-2022) - "The Hamburg Tickler" Deleted Ending. Twitter. Retrieved July 26, 2022.