Speedy Gonzales – “The Fastest Mouse in all Mexico”
Recommended for Foundational Grades
Speedy Gonzales is the “fastest mouse in all of Mexico”. Speedy is a cartoon character in the Warner Brothers Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of cartoons.
What are Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies?
Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies are two American animated comedy short film series produced by Warner Bros. from 1930 to 1969. The two series introduced famous characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and Elmer Fudd.
Fun facts about Speedy Gonzales!
- Just like his name says, Speedy can run extremely fast.
- He speaks English with a very strong “Mexican” accent, and also speaks Spanish.
- Speedy usually wears a yellow sombrero (a type of hat in Mexico), a white shirt and trousers.
- He also wears a red kerchief around his neck.
- Sometimes, Speedy lives with Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck.
- He also runs a pizza shop called “Pizzarriba”.
- Moreover, he has a cousin called Slowpoke Rodriguez, the “slowest Mouse in all Mexico”.
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Watch a video
Watch a video of Speedy Gonzales below.
Video credit: Alessandro Faggiotto/Youtube
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