Here are some thoughts on the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon series The Wacky Races:
- Only about half the things Dastardly pulls could really be considered cheating, not when other racers are allowed to bash you with clubs, cut you with saws, and burn you with dragon fire.
- And since the announcer sees and, well, announces every move the racers make, nobody would get away with winning by cheating anyway.
- Sarge's name is only revealed to be Sgt. Blast in one episode.
- The writers seem to enjoy picking on Peter Perfect, probably because his genteel reactions are so funny. His car wins the prize for most break-downs, crack-ups, and downright disintegrations. More...
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