'Bugs Bunny Day', April 30

BUGS BUNNY DAY – April 30

Bugs Bunny Day celebrates one of the most famous cartoon characters of all time. First appearing in the late 1930s and becoming a star in the 1940s, Bugs Bunny became known for his clever tricks, quick wit, and famous catchphrase, “What’s up, Doc?”

With his love of carrots and his talent for outsmarting characters like Elmer Fudd, Yosemite Sam, and Daffy Duck, Bugs became a much-loved part of classic animation history. Voiced for many years by the legendary Mel Blanc, Bugs Bunny brought laughter to generations of families around the world.

Bugs Bunny Day is a fun chance to remember vintage cartoons, favourite childhood TV moments, and the golden age of animation. It also opens up great CST discussion topics such as favourite cartoons, Saturday morning television memories, famous catchphrases, and how entertainment has changed over the years.

Bugs Bunny is much more than just a cartoon rabbit - he became one of the most recognisable characters in entertainment history. Known for his clever personality, relaxed confidence, and famous phrase “What’s up, Doc?”, Bugs Bunny has entertained generations since the 1940s.

He was brought to life by the legendary voice actor Mel Blanc, whose talent helped create many famous cartoon voices. Bugs often outsmarted his rivals such as Elmer Fudd, Yosemite Sam, and Daffy Duck, making him a favourite with both children and adults.

His cartoons were not just funny - they reflected the humour, style, and culture of their time. Even today, Bugs Bunny remains a symbol of classic animation and childhood memories for many people.

Mel Blanc was known as “The Man of a Thousand Voices” and became one of the most important figures in cartoon history. He gave life to many famous animated characters, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tweety Bird, Sylvester, and many more. His remarkable talent allowed each character to have its own unique voice and personality.

For generations of viewers, Mel Blanc’s voice was the sound of Saturday morning cartoons. His work helped shape the golden age of animation, and his influence is still felt today in television, film, and voice acting around the world.

CST Song Of The Day – “Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit” – Chas & Dave

“Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit” is a lively, humorous song by Chas & Dave, famous for their unmistakable London style and catchy singalong tunes. The phrase “rabbit and pork” is Cockney rhyming slang for “talk,” so the song is really about someone talking too much - “rabbiting on!”

Its cheerful rhythm and playful lyrics make it perfect for a CST session, encouraging conversation, laughter, and shared memories. Many people will remember Chas & Dave from television appearances, football songs, and classic pub singalongs. Other well-known hits include “Ain’t No Pleasing You,” “Gertcha,” “Snooker Loopy,” “The Sideboard Song (Got My Beer in the Sideboard Here),” and “Margate.”

This song creates great discussion opportunities around Cockney rhyming slang, favourite sayings, regional accents, old-fashioned expressions, and songs with humorous lyrics. It is ideal for group singing, reminiscence, and confidence-building conversation.

Rabbits have appeared in stories, films, television programmes, songs, and famous sayings for generations, making them a fun and familiar quiz theme for CST. From beloved storybook characters like Peter Rabbit to famous screen rabbits and cartoon favourites, they often bring back strong memories from childhood and family life.

This quiz encourages reminiscence, conversation, and shared laughter while helping to stimulate memory, word finding, and general knowledge. It also opens discussion around famous phrases such as “bunny boiler,” old nursery rhymes like “Little Bunny Foo Foo,” and well-known films and TV moments featuring rabbits.

Because rabbits appear in so many different parts of popular culture, the quiz is accessible, light-hearted, and ideal for building confidence and group participation.

There aren't many songs about rabbits, but here are a couple more. You could also play the Bugs Bunny TV show theme of course, or watch an episode or two ...