The introduction cartoon for Petunia Pig deals with Porky's courtship with her. Once he's won her hand in marriage, he fantasizes about his future with her, which doesn't seem very appealing.
Is this actually a horror movie? If you like your cartoons to have a dash of existential dread mixed into the slapstick, you’ll probably find Porky’s Romance pretty interesting. People who want a straightforward, sweet romantic story will definitely hate this. It’s not exactly the kind of thing you show someone who thi...
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"Is this actually a horror movie? If you like your cartoons to have a dash of existential dread mixed into the slapstick, you’ll probably find Porky’s Romance pretty interesting. People who want a straightforward, sweet romantic story will definitely hate this. It’s not exactly the kind of thing you show someone who thinks animation is just for soothing the kids. Porky is basically a nervous wreck here. He’s trying to court Petunia, and the way he stutters through his feelings feels genuinely fr..."
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