And all so far in this particular year have been never less than entertaining, it's just that if there was an award for the funniest Pink Panther cartoon of 1971 it would be Pink Flea and it is the only one that has been properly outstanding. The animation is kept simple in style but it is still elegantly drawn and the colours are never too bright or too flat, instead they're smooth and soft. The music is the asset that everybody most likely remembers, even if you're not as familiar with the Pink Panther as much as others. The theme tune no matter how many times it's heard is a catchy classic, and that come to think of it is not just in the cartoons but in some jazz concerts where it's been an audience favourite and I have friends also when asked what theme tunes they remember most the Pink Panther theme is very common. The rest of the music that accompanies the gags and action is not to be disputed either, it's seductive-sounding in orchestration and doesn't drag the pacing down. The story has not always been the strongest suit in Pink Panther cartoons and not one that is here with a basic formula that has been used before. The story is very snappily paced however and what is done with it is very inventive so it doesn't feel predictable at all. The gags make Pink Flea, the methods Pinky uses to get rid of the flea and what the flea does are varied and original, they are cleverly timed, look great on screen and they are hilarious. Also impressive are the sound effects, they add to the humour brilliantly and are well-synchronised with the animation. Pinky is still cool and has not lost any of his likability and comic timing, but the flea comes across as the funnier character here, it is a great foil here and they work equally as well together. In conclusion, terrific cartoon the best of the 1971 batch. 10/10 Bethany Cox