It was on this day 66 years ago that Bugs Bunny was born unto the world. On July 27, 1940, he starred in his very first animated short film entitled A Wild Hare. For months, directors and artists at Warner Bros. studios were experimenting with the idea of a somewhat inept hunter pursuing a wascally wabbit. The hunter, of course, evolved into Elmer Fudd. Just one of many characters to come who, while battling a crippling speech impediment, fell under the cunning superiority of Bugs Bunny's shenanigans.

Gosh, that long-eared, carrot-chomping, smart-aleck slapstick fuzzball was brilliant!

There was only one time I remember Bugs ever losing. That was when he became trapped in the Abominable Snowman's wristwatch. His arms were extended as watch hands and they ticked through the seconds. But even then, he was optimistic!

"Ehhh, it's a living."

I love you Bugs. Come back. And leave Michael Jordan and Shaq at home when you do.

Happy Birthday.