Porky Pig Basic Information
Porky Pig as depicted in Warner Bros. Looney Tunes
Porky Pig
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First Appearance
March 2, 1935 (I Haven't Got a Hat)
Creator
Friz Freleng
Series
Looney Tunes / Merrie Melodies
Copyright
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Identity
Species
Pig (anthropomorphic)
Gender
Male
Age
Varies (originally a young piglet, later a young adult)
Birthday
Unknown
Occupation
Cartoon Character, Everyman, Sidekick
Porky Pig's Appearance
Physical Features
Height
Short
Body Type
Chubby
Color Scheme
Pink skin with darker pink snout and ears
Signature Style
Outfit
Usually none (sometimes wears a jacket or bow tie)
Catchphrase
(stutter) Th-Th-That's all, folks!
Porky Pig Character Background
Origin Story
Introduced in the 1935 short 'I Haven't Got a Hat' as a minor character, Porky quickly became popular and was developed into a leading character. He was the first Warner Bros. cartoon star to gain audience appeal. His stutter was originally performed by Joe Dougherty, who actually stuttered, but later perfected by Mel Blanc for comedic effect.
Character Timeline
First Appearance
Debuted in 'I Haven't Got a Hat' as a minor character.
Mel Blanc Takes Over Voice
Mel Blanc became the permanent voice actor, refining Porky's stutter for comedic timing.
Character Redefined
Bob Clampett shaped Porky into a young adult with a cuter, slimmer look and reduced stutter.
Porky in Wackyland Preservation
'Porky in Wackyland' selected for preservation by the National Film Registry.
Continued Popularity
Remains a beloved character and frequent sidekick in Looney Tunes media.
Porky Pig's Personality
Personality Traits
- Mild-mannered
- Loyal
- Patient
- Good-natured
- Shy
- Endearing
- Nervous
- Stuttering
Strengths
- Kindness
- Loyalty
- Ability to play the straight man
- Endearing charm
Weaknesses
- Severe stutter
- Sometimes nervous or timid
Goals
- To do his best and help friends
- To maintain peace and avoid trouble
Fears
- Occasional anxiety or nervousness
Porky Pig's Gallery
Porky Pig's Abilities
Special Powers
- Cartoon physics resilience
- Comedic timing
Skills
- Playing the straight man
- Endearing stutter delivery
- Good-natured problem solving
Porky Pig's Relationships
Friends
Porky Pig Awards & Recognition
- National Film Registry selection for 'Porky in Wackyland' (2000)
Porky Pig Cultural Influence
Pop Culture Impact
Porky Pig is a pioneering cartoon character who helped establish Warner Bros. as a major animation studio. His signature stutter and catchphrase have become iconic in animation history.
Social Impact
Porky represents the everyman with flaws, such as stuttering, portrayed in a lovable and humorous way, breaking stigmas and endearing him to generations of audiences.