The Fabulous, Gangster Felines of “Lackadaisy”

Cats, when you think about it, are natural vintage 1920’s-era gangster animals. You’ve heard of swing cats, and they’ve got the music of the jazz era covered, with an electro-swing soundtrack. So put a bunch of anthropomorphic cats in prohibition era New Orleans. complete with the garb, wheels, weaponry, and style of the era, and you’ve got a real winner! I’d like a piece of their action, frankly…

Now Lackadaisy is a speakeasy that operates during Prohibition behind the front of the Little Daisy Cafe eatery. It’s previous proprietor was slain in a hit, so it remains to the surviving members of the mob to find their way again, and keep their business operational. Fortunately, cats are nothing if not adaptable survivors, and within their numbers they are well able to meet these challenges, all the time looking good, and fully in the spirit of the age…

Lackadaisy is the creation of Tracy J. Butler, and originated as a webcomic that is approaching breakout status, with a short film in the works. Her artwork is richly detailed and highly expressive, with a world of distinctive characters. I really think that great things lie ahead for these gangster cats, and their retro, fully-visualized 1927 speakeasy world…check ‘em out! 😸

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March 16, 2023 at 1:53 am
Sounds like a PG-13 version of the “Bunny & Clyde” cartoons from DePatie-Freleng in the early 1970’s.
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March 19, 2023 at 9:55 am
“We rob carrot patches”…Ray!!! 🐰
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March 19, 2023 at 11:50 pm
Bingo! And both Clyde and the Sheriff were voiced by Mel Blanc.
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March 22, 2023 at 11:25 pm
P.S.—if you want a good old, seven minute-long, guilt-free belly laugh, see if you can find the 1948 WB classic “What Makes Daffy Duck?” (starring him, Elmer Fudd, and a one-shot character apparently named…Fortescue Fox).
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March 22, 2023 at 11:27 pm
Youtube would probably be your best bet. 😉
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