Betty Boop's baking is interrupted by her obnoxious practical-joking cousin, Irving. Can Grampy out-joke the joker?.
Is it worth your time? If you have seven minutes to kill and a soft spot for weird, rubbery animation from the thirties, yeah, go for it. People who get annoyed by cartoon characters constantly laughing at their own jokes should probably skip this one. It's not high art, but it's got a certain chaotic energy that keeps...
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"Is it worth your time? If you have seven minutes to kill and a soft spot for weird, rubbery animation from the thirties, yeah, go for it. People who get annoyed by cartoon characters constantly laughing at their own jokes should probably skip this one. It's not high art, but it's got a certain chaotic energy that keeps you watching. The whole thing starts with Betty just minding her business. She’s baking. It looks peaceful enough until Irving bounces in like he’s made of pure springs. Honestly..."
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