Tex Averys Droopy The Complete Theatrical Collection (2007)

Frederick Tex Avery directed some of the funniest cartoons ever made but he relied primarily on situations and moving graphics rather than on the personalities of familiar characters Droopy the phlegmatic basset hound was one of the few characters Avery used regularly His lowkey presence was the perfect counter to the extreme takes fast cuts frenetic action and general mayhem going on around him Avery is also noted for selfreflexive gags the characters know theyre in a cartoon and often comment on the fact In DumbHoundeda sprinting wolf cuts a corner too sharply skids past the sprocket holes at the edge of the film and onto the blank screen Droopy frequently turns to the camera and comments You now what Im happy