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“For shame, doc. Hunting rabbits with an elephant gun. Why don't you shoot yourself an elephant?” quote by Bugs Bunny
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“For shame, doc. Hunting rabbits with an elephant gun. Why don't you shoot yourself an elephant?”

Bugs Bunny

About This Quote

Source Cartoon: Looney Tunes, 1945

He mocks the absurdity of using a massive weapon for a small target.

In simple terms: Using huge tools for tiny problems is ridiculous.

Key Takeaway

Match effort to the task.

Themes

humor absurdity proportion misuse critique

Mood

comic critical

Type

animated satirical

When to use this quote

  • project management
  • budget planning
  • conflict resolution
  • personal habits

Key Concepts

Satire logic resource allocation

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you over‑engineered a solution?
  • What are the costs of disproportionate effort?
A Different Perspective

Overkill can waste resources and cause harm.

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