History | Ancient History on Instagram: "Garden Gopher (1950) is a classic Warner Bros. Looney Tunes cartoon directed by Friz Freleng, featuring the debut of the clever and mischievous gopher who would later become a recurring character. The short centers on a silent, determined gopher who repeatedly outwits a frustrated dog assigned to protect a vegetable garden from destruction. Through fast-paced slapstick, precise timing, and expressive animation, the cartoon builds its humor on the contrast