Football Bugs

About This Movie

Football Bugs is this quirky little gem from 1936, directed by Arthur Davis. It’s a classic animated short where you have these Beetles squaring off against the Boogey Bugs in a rather absurd football match. The pacing is brisk, keeping you engaged with its frantic energy. The animation style has that charming hand-drawn quality, which really brings the characters to life, especially the over-the-top expressions. What’s interesting is the introduction of the brown bottle with three x's—definitely gives it that kind of wacky twist. The humor is pretty slapstick, and the dynamic between the teams adds to the light-hearted feel. It’s a fun example of how animation was experimenting with narrative and comedy back in the day, not taking itself too seriously but still having a lot of heart.

Great example of 1930s animation style.Features classic slapstick humor.Interesting take on sports-themed shorts.