tavm Review of The Hypo-Chondri-Cat

The Hypo-Chondri-Cat (1950)

The Hypo-Chondri-Cat is an odd masterpiece from Chuck Jones

[10/10 · 8 January 2008]

Okay, this a Hubie and Bertie with Claude Cat cartoon. The two mice open an unlocked window and attempt to get some cheese. The cat chases them and then runs scared when he sees the open window. Turns out he's scared of catching a real bad cold. The mice take advantage of Claude's weakness with each taking turns saying which color the cat turns into next. "I see plaid!", says Bertie. They then pretend to operate on him before sending him to Cat Heaven. The end. While what the mice did to Claude can be construed as mean, at least the cat found some peace with his life as a result. It's to Chuck Jones' credit that he makes us care for all three characters even despite the odd behaviors of all three characters. Highly recommended.