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Did photo of dog chasing bird off cliff inspire 'Looney Tunes' characters? Don't fall for claim

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Published: 2026-05-03 23:00:00
Discovered: 2026-05-04 01:39:25
Author: Joey Esposito
Hash: 7f785883911cbb475e722bba871d9ebad012ef76
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/coyote-roadrunner-photo-looney-tunes/
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Legendary animator Chuck Jones said Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner were inspired by Mark Twain and other popular cartoons at the time.
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Legendary animator Chuck Jones said Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner were inspired by Mark Twain and other popular cartoons at the time.