Traci and I were talking about cartoons . . .

and she expressed how frustrating it was to her that Wiley Coyote never caught the Roadrunner. I found that odd. I had never considered that to be a desirable outcome. I always saw Wiley as a villain who got what he deserved. I identified with the Roadrunner. I considered him the protagonist. Was I wrong?

This theme occurs again and again in kids cartoons, Yosemite Sam and Bugs Bunny (although here Traci likes Bugs), Sylvester and Tweety Bird, Tom and Jerry, etc. I can see how if you identify with the predator, Sylvester, Yosemite, etc. you would find these cartoons unbearable.

I have added a poll to my blog. If you remember Loony Toons or any cartoon where this structure is set up, vote for who you rooted for on the right. I am curious to see whether there are many other folks who feel the way my wife does.