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02 Daffy Duck


2001-01-27 The Big Game XXIX: Bugs vs. Daffy
Release date: 2001-01-27
Plot: The Big Game XXIX was a four-hour marathon featuring a selection of classic Looney Tunes shorts focused on the rivalry between Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. The special was structured like a sports broadcast, complete with pre-game segments, live commentary, and post-game analysis, all parodying the Super Bowl.
Name and role: Daffy Duck was branded as 'the eternal second place, desperate for redemption. A variety of his most iconic appearances were featured, including The Abominable Snow Rabbit (1961) and the legendary Duck Rabbit Duck trilogy. In a shocking twist, Daffy finally snatched victory. During the fourth quarter, Bugs Bunny 'quit' the game, letting Daffy score and win with a final score of 37-31.
Trivia and other appearances: For more matchups in this style, check out The Big Game XXVII: Sylvester vs. Tweety (1999) and The Big Game XXVIII: Road Runner vs. Wile E. Coyote (2000)