Top 20 Hilarious Looney Tunes Running Gags

VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
WRITTEN BY: Tal Fox

From “What's Up, Doc?” to “That's All, Folks!,” Looney Tunes built an entire comedy legacy on repeatable absurdity. Join us as we revisit the timeless catchphrases, escalating rivalries, and slapstick setups that kept Bugs, Daffy, Foghorn, Sylvester, and the rest of the gang endlessly funny for generations of fans. Our countdown includes “Duck Season, Rabbit Season,” the Road Runner's endless escapes, Yosemite Sam's fiery outbursts, Pepe Le Pew's unwanted pursuits, and more classic cartoon chaos. Which gag still cracks you up the most? Let us know in the comments below!

  • #20: Turn Off Those Lights!
  • #19: I Will Name Him George and I Will Hug Him and Pet Him and Squeeze Him
  • #18: Fortunately, I Always Keep My Feathers Numbered…
  • #17: Ándale! Ándale! Arriba! Arriba!
  • #16: Marvin the Martian Trying to Blow Up Earth
  • #15: Big Chungus
  • #14: Taking a "Wrong Turn at Albuquerque"
  • #13: Taz's Insatiable Hunger
  • #12: This Means War!
  • #11: The Exploding Piano Gag ("Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms")
  • #10: Michigan J. Frog Sings
  • #9: Foghorn Leghorn Rants
  • #8: Yosemite Sam "Swearing"
  • #7: Everyone Wanting to Get Away From Pepé Le Pew
  • #6: I'm Hunting Wabbits
  • #5: I Taut I Taw a Puddy Tat
  • #4: Coyote vs. Road Runner
  • #3: Duck Season, Rabbit Season
  • #2: That's All, Folks!
  • #1: What's Up, Doc?

Have an idea you want to see made into a WatchMojo video? Check out our suggest page and submit your idea.

Step up your quiz game by answering fun trivia questions! Love games with friends? Challenge friends and family in our leaderboard! Play Now!

Tags:

Looney Tunes, Warner Bros, Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner, Yosemite Sam, Foghorn Leghorn, Sylvester, Tweety, Pepe Le Pew, Elmer Fudd, Marvin the Martian, Taz, Michigan J Frog, Big Chungus, running gags, cartoon catchphrases, slapstick comedy, animation, classic cartoons, cartoon history, animated comedy, retro cartoons, childhood cartoons, funny moments, pop culture, watchmojo, msmojo
, Animated,