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[Paul Anleitner @PaulAnleitner]

What a year in sports for iconic American photos.

[Clay Beck @ClayBeck23]

What a fight between Van and Taira, congrats to Van but Taira is tough as nails #ufc328

[Matt Wallace @MattWallace888]

🚨 JOE BIDEN NIBBLING UNCOMFORTABLE LITTLE GIRL THEN SNIFFING HER AS SHE TRIES TO SQUIRM AWAY IN FINLAND TODAY ⚠️

[Clay Beck @ClayBeck23]

“Play stupid games, win stupid prizes��

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

Max Fleischer's trippy version of "Snow White" from 1933 remains a fascinating and bizarre piece of animation history. In this short Betty Boop cartoon, Fleischer and his team condensed and twisted the classic Snow White tale, taking viewers on a surreal journey that defies expectations.

One of the standout moments in the cartoon is the inclusion of Cab Calloway, a renowned jazz singer of the time. In the middle of the animated film, Calloway appears and performs the hauntingly beautiful "St. James Infirmary Blues." The scene is a rare live-action segment, originally from another cartoon of the era titled "Minnie the Moocher," which was another iconic song associated with Calloway.

Interestingly, the footage and music used in the beginning of "Minnie the Moocher" are clearly the same recording as the song "St. James Infirmary Blues" featured in the Betty Boop cartoon. In a clever editing move, the two pieces of audio are seamlessly joined together, creating a seamless transition between the two cartoons.

Calloway's appearance in the cartoon is truly mesmerizing. He begins by singing the tune as Koko the Clown, a character created by Fleischer, and then undergoes a transformation into a ghostly figure. The animation beautifully captures Calloway's distinctive enunciation and signature dance moves, accompanied by a barrage of wild and imaginative visuals.

In addition to the captivating animation, the cartoon also incorporates scenes from the 1980 film "The Blues Brothers," in which Cab Calloway once again performs "Minnie the Moocher." This inclusion adds an extra layer of intertextuality, as viewers are introduced to Calloway through this iconic performance.

"Betty Boop in Snow White" is a testament to Max Fleischer's creativity and willingness to push the boundaries of animation. The cartoon showcases his unique vision and knack for blending different artistic mediums, resulting in a truly trippy and memorable viewing experience.

Directed by Dave Fleischer and animated by Roland C. Crandall, the cartoon exemplifies the Fleischer Studio's distinctive style, characterized by fluid animation, vibrant colors, and a surreal atmosphere. Their innovative techniques and bold storytelling continue to inspire animators and artists to this day.

Despite being a departure from the traditional Snow White narrative, Max Fleischer's version remains a remarkable piece of animation history. It stands as a testament to the power of imagination and creativity in bringing beloved stories to life in new and unexpected ways.

[Trad West @trad_west_]

Healthy reminder ⬇️

[aerd @bymylonleytay]

fuck it, full spider man no way home movie
https://t.co/WJFHfxhrI9

[Clay Beck @ClayBeck23]

Stfu dummy

[Hillary Clinton @HillaryClinton]

The Supreme Court's recent rulings were sadly predictable for anyone who understands the hard-right agenda. Their goal has always been to install Justices whose job is to turn back the clock on our freedoms, on decades of constitutional decisions, and on our continuing struggle to “form a more perfect union” that includes all of us.

Let's vote out their political enablers and rein in the dark, subversive money that supports them in their quest to reverse a century of progress.

[Wall Street Mav @WallStreetMav]

Rioter Shoots Out Surveillance Cameras In France ⚠️⚠️⚠️

They seem well armed for a country with strict gun control laws.

🔊

[Clay Beck @ClayBeck23]

Speaking sarcastically *Isn’t it crazy how criminals break the law and own guns when they aren’t allowed* speaking sarcastically

[OnlyBangers @OnlyBangersEth]

Following the riots in France, protesters freed zoo animals.

[Wall Street Mav @WallStreetMav]

The malaria "vaccine" will also have immunity from liability if something goes wrong.

🤔

[🔥🗞The Informant @theinformant_x]

🔞 🇺🇦⚔️🇷🇺 Authentic trench warfare is now unfolding in #Ukraine. "Modern Mobile Warfare" has given way to a long, drawn-out, WWI-style war of attrition. Here we see Russians trying to assault a Ukrainian trench, with at least 1 #Russian being shot down.

This is not video game.

[Carter SB55 @K1NGCART3R]

DYLAN CREWS ON THE PLAY https://t.co/JRm4k84WWy

[Beverly🐊🧡💙 @MamaB2485]

I believe we can agree this sums up ESPN's commentating 3 days straight

[Jeff @MuhNameizJeff]

😭😭😭 the internet doesn’t miss man