Acrobatty Bunny

Acrobatty Bunny is a 1946 Warner Bros. Looney Tunes short directed by Robert McKimson. The short was released on June 29, 1946, and stars Bugs Bunny and Nero the Lion. This was the first cartoon McKimson directed that starred Bugs Bunny.

Plot
Bugs Bunny has an encounter with Nero, a lion residing above his rabbit hole amidst the setup of a circus. Bugs navigates a series of comical escapades as he evades Nero's attempts to capture him, leading to a lively chase throughout the circus grounds.

In a turn of events, Bugs dons a clown disguise to engage Nero in playful antics, but their interaction escalates into a frenzied pursuit under the circus tent. Employing his ingenuity, Bugs outwits Nero by luring him into a cannon, culminating in a humorous spectacle where Nero unwittingly performs a hula dance while Bugs entertains with a ukulele.

Bugs then breaks the fourth wall, addressing the audience in a jovial manner and offering their services for various events, all while continuing to provide entertainment through music.

Reception
Animation critic Jerry Beck writes, "Nonstop action and gags, Acrobatty Bunny is a pure Bugs Bunny cartoon, demonstrating what the rabbit does best: using his brains to heckle an aggressive bully and stay one step ahead of his opponent. Robert McKimson's very first Bugs Bunny cartoon is one of the funniest ever made."

Home media
The cartoon can be found on the Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 3 DVD. It is also available on the Marx Brothers' Night in Casablanca DVD (2004).