AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The Communist Bugs Bunny meme features the iconic Looney Tunes character Bugs Bunny. In this meme, Bugs Bunny is presented with a red color filter over the image, symbolizing communist themes, and includes the hammer and sickle emblem from the Soviet Union flag. The format typically pairs the image with a caption where one character claims ownership of an item which Bugs Bunny then declares as 'ours,' suggesting communal ownership in the spirit of communism.

OriginWho did it first?

This meme is derived from a scene in the Warner Bros. Merrie Melodies cartoon titled 'A Wild Hare,' which was released on July 27, 1940. This scene features Elmer Fudd hunting Bugs Bunny, and it marks the official debut of Bugs Bunny. The specific pose that became the meme occurs at about 57 seconds into the cartoon, where Bugs Bunny interacts with Elmer Fudd. A clip from this cartoon can be viewed on YouTube.^[1]

Origin: 1940