Fudd

Fudd refers to a fictional character from the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of cartoons produced by Warner Bros. The character is most famously known for his role as a recurring antagonist, or sometimes an unwitting foil, to Bugs Bunny. Fudd's most defining characteristic is his speech impediment, specifically his difficulty pronouncing the letter 'r', which he typically replaces with a 'w'. This speech pattern is a central element of his comedic persona.

Created by animator Chuck Jones and writer Michael Maltese, Fudd first appeared in the 1940 cartoon "Elmer's Candid Camera." He was originally named Elmer, but his name was later changed to Elmer Fudd, possibly to avoid confusion with the English actor Elmer Booth, or for other reasons that remain unclear. Fudd is often depicted as a hunter, typically in pursuit of Bugs Bunny, whom he repeatedly tries to catch and cook. His hunting endeavors are almost always unsuccessful, usually ending with Bugs outsmarting him in various humorous ways.

Elmer Fudd's appearance is typically that of a short, stout man with a large nose and a bulbous head, often wearing a green hunting outfit, a flat cap, and sometimes spectacles. His signature weapon is a double-barreled shotgun, though it rarely proves effective against Bugs. Despite his often aggressive intentions, Fudd is generally portrayed as a somewhat pathetic and easily frustrated character, making him a sympathetic figure to some viewers. His catchphrases, such as "Be vewy, vewy quiet, I'm hunting wabbits," are iconic in animation history.