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jr · Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2002 9:01 pm

chuck jones just died he was 89.

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burn0ut · Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2002 9:15 pm

spooge demon · Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2002 11:53 pm

A real genius, I don't use the word lightly.

Pat · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2002 1:29 am

O quam cito transit gloria mundi.

-Pat

Malachi Maloney · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2002 8:45 am

r.i.p.

jr · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2002 8:53 am

i had a chance to meet him at the warner brothers store a few years ago. the line was so long i didn't make it in time.
those cartoons he did were really something. even that upa cartoon he did supporting Roosevelt was kinda cool. his cartoons had a certain sophistication about them that could be enjoyed on many levels. remember the dot and the line?

Guy · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2002 2:27 pm

his cartoons are timeless. i remember watching those when i was young. they were the best and still are the best. i'm sure they will still be around when i have kids.

i wonder if the cartoon network or teletoon will do a tribute to chuck jones and play a ton of old loony toons and what not. that would be nice.

Akolyte · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2002 3:26 pm

He was the first name I always saw when watching cartoons as a kid, and one name that we will always remember.

Rat · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2002 3:36 pm

Christian + · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2002 4:13 pm

He inspired a lot of people and was one of the backbones of Animation.
God will surely have mercy on his soul.

the_monkey · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2002 4:32 pm

he did most of the voices, correct?

Jucas · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2002 4:40 pm

Chuck Jones has been an ispiration to me my whole life. He has touched my heart and brought true happiness to my life. Lets take a moment to recognize the man himself and all of the wonderful characters he shared with us.

“ A small child once said to me: ‘You don’t draw Bugs Bunny, you draw pictures of Bugs Bunny.’ That’s a very profound observation because it means that he thinks the characters are alive, which, as far as I am concerned, is true,” --Chuck Jones

Thank you Chuck. My heart goes out to all his family and friends (of which I'm sure he had many). Chuck Jones was not only an animator, but a dream creater, and an inspiration to us all. His legacy will live on in the souls of children and adults alike forever.

“Animation isn’t the illusion of life; it is life.”
--Chuck Jones

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Jucas · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2002 4:42 pm

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FireFry GT · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2002 9:39 pm

James Bradford · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2002 10:16 pm

A personal friend to my 2D animation professor. I am sure monday's class will be a little sad.

horstenpeter · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2002 2:01 am

That is really sad news. He was one of the largest guys in animation.

Awetopsy · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2002 8:30 am

Im sure there's a place in all our hearts that will miss him.

*takes hat off*

balistic · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2002 9:03 am

he did fine art too:
http://www.lje.com/MM115.ASP?pageno=74

He really should've gone out in some kind of Acme rocket misfire, or by stepping off a cliff and not realizing it right away.

Briareos · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2002 11:14 am

Hey that Torso piece is excelent... I bet the prices will skyrocket now

Steelwind · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2002 11:48 am

He was, is, and ever shall be, The Man.

balistic: Thanks for bringing some humor to a sad thread. And you're right, I hope he's buried with an anvil.

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Lunatique · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2002 12:03 am

Man o man. What he contributed to the western culture of the 20th century is immeasurable.

The guys at Shane's Drawing Board must be crying their eyes out right now.