. . . "Poverty Row" House of the Groaning Fat Cat has a plot line involving a trip swirling down the drain toward America's pernicious swampy pestilent region unfortunately lurking at the bottom of U. S. maps, this infestation of malingering miscreants invariably throw in the strains of the insufferable traitors' marching song--"Dixie"--to ruin the musical score and anything that might pass for humor. SOUTHBOUND DUCKLING is simply another nefarious episode proving this rule within the over-rated Tom & Jerry franchise, in which seemingly half of the entries try to sow the seeds of rebellion for impressionable youthful viewers by using a bloody Civil War dirge in a malicious attempt at sick humor. The evil musicians performing the score here actually insult all patriotic REAL Americans on THREE separate occasions with this funeral march!
6 Reviews
Here's One For You Cat Lovers!
ccthemovieman-12 December 2007
Warning: Spoilers
For all of you out there who root for Tom, and thus almost never are victorious in these Tom and Jerry Cartoons: this cartoon is for you. Yes, the cat lovers will get the last laugh in this one.
This Tom and Jerry cartoon features "Little Quackers," Jerry's little yellow duckling friend. "Quackers" decides to head south for the winter, has his bag bagged, hat on and is ready to go. Before he leaves, he says goodbye to Jerry. However, the mouse shows him a book that says ducks don't fly south for the winter. Quackers, however, has made up his mind, says, "Phooey," and that sets up the premise for the cartoon's joke: the little duck's attempts at leaving. Tom gets into the picture a few minutes later which complicates Quackers' attempt to head south even more.
I won't say anymore except that it is a solid T&J effort, funny and cute at the same time with a very satisfying ending.
This Tom and Jerry cartoon features "Little Quackers," Jerry's little yellow duckling friend. "Quackers" decides to head south for the winter, has his bag bagged, hat on and is ready to go. Before he leaves, he says goodbye to Jerry. However, the mouse shows him a book that says ducks don't fly south for the winter. Quackers, however, has made up his mind, says, "Phooey," and that sets up the premise for the cartoon's joke: the little duck's attempts at leaving. Tom gets into the picture a few minutes later which complicates Quackers' attempt to head south even more.
I won't say anymore except that it is a solid T&J effort, funny and cute at the same time with a very satisfying ending.
One of those rarities where Tom gets the last laugh...
TheLittleSongbird15 June 2010
I love Tom and Jerry and I love this cartoon. It is very funny, cute and enjoyable, with a very satisfying ending where the rare thing happens... Tom gets the last laugh! So what are my reasons for loving this cartoon? Well the characters are one- Tom is still the dastardly cat I love him for who gets the worst of the violence, Jerry is really loyal, sweet and cunning and Little Quacker is so cute and adorable. The animation is really lush and beautiful, the music is rousing, the story is well-written, the dialogue Little Quacker has is funny, the pace is fast and furious and the sight gags are incredibly clever and fun.
Overall, Southbound Duckling is very funny and cute, with the characters as appealing as ever and clever gags. Plus it is beautiful to watch. 10/10 Bethany Cox
Overall, Southbound Duckling is very funny and cute, with the characters as appealing as ever and clever gags. Plus it is beautiful to watch. 10/10 Bethany Cox
Jerry and Quacker
anonymus88724 August 2019
I love Tom and Jerry, it's one of my favorite cartoons since I started watching it on Boomerang, but now I will talk about one of the episodes that I hate so much: Southbound Duckling!
In this episode, Quacker tries to go to south, but annoying Tom always interrupt him.
The episode is horrible, the animation and the music is awful and annoying
The plot is also very bad, the humor of the episode isn't funny, like what Tom did to Jerry and Quacker in the end
This episode is in general, awful! The only positive thing about this episode is that Jerry isn't Antagonist, but this episode is garbage! The 1940's episodes and Woody Woodpecker 1955-1961 are a way very better.
If people like this episode, then why don't like The Bongo Punch, Chuck Jones episodes, and Woody Woodpecker 1960's episodes animated by Ray Abrams?
Never waste your time watching this garbage episode! This episode don't need a re-watch, better watch Gene Deitch episodes and Woody Woodpecker 1940's episodes
In this episode, Quacker tries to go to south, but annoying Tom always interrupt him.
The episode is horrible, the animation and the music is awful and annoying
The plot is also very bad, the humor of the episode isn't funny, like what Tom did to Jerry and Quacker in the end
This episode is in general, awful! The only positive thing about this episode is that Jerry isn't Antagonist, but this episode is garbage! The 1940's episodes and Woody Woodpecker 1955-1961 are a way very better.
If people like this episode, then why don't like The Bongo Punch, Chuck Jones episodes, and Woody Woodpecker 1960's episodes animated by Ray Abrams?
Never waste your time watching this garbage episode! This episode don't need a re-watch, better watch Gene Deitch episodes and Woody Woodpecker 1940's episodes
GARBAGE EPISODE!!!!!!!
NikitaChillyWillyFan938Rodin3 November 2019
This episode can be described in one word: HORRIBLE!!!!!!!! This episode is just boring, unfunny and nauseating! The music is annoying and boring, the animation is lame. Come on! Even Chuck Jones episodes and The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show from 1980 did a better work than this. The only good thing about this episode is Quacker, but in overall, this is just another weak and horrible Tom and Jerry episode from 1955.
In conclusion, the worst 1955 episode and one of the worst Tom and Jerry episodes. Never waste your time in this garbage episode! 2/10
In conclusion, the worst 1955 episode and one of the worst Tom and Jerry episodes. Never waste your time in this garbage episode! 2/10
Fly South little duckling. And don't bother coming back!
BA_Harrison22 November 2016
Warning: Spoilers
I preferred it when Tom and Jerry cartoons were simply cat versus mouse, without the need for a third annoying supporting character. Southbound Duckling, as the title suggests, features that horrible duckling Quacker, and rather unsurprisingly, I didn't enjoy this one very much as a result.
This time, the cutesy duckling has got it into his head that he needs to fly south for the winter, besides Jerry showing him in a book that domestic fowl do not do this. After several failed attempts to join a flock of wild ducks, Quacker inevitably runs into Tom, who wants to eat the little chap. After more failed attempts to travel South, Quacker and Jerry finally make it to sunnier climes by plane.
3.5/10, rounded up to 4 for the finalé, in which Tom finally seems to have the upper hand.
This time, the cutesy duckling has got it into his head that he needs to fly south for the winter, besides Jerry showing him in a book that domestic fowl do not do this. After several failed attempts to join a flock of wild ducks, Quacker inevitably runs into Tom, who wants to eat the little chap. After more failed attempts to travel South, Quacker and Jerry finally make it to sunnier climes by plane.
3.5/10, rounded up to 4 for the finalé, in which Tom finally seems to have the upper hand.
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