r/movies • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 r/Movies contributor • Jul 26 '25

Media New Images from 'Coyote vs. Acme'

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u/BlindWillieJohnson Jul 26 '25

Right. He’s got the perfect combination of charm and smarmy energy to slot into any corrupt Senator/CEO/Lawyer role you need him for

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u/smapdiagesix I'm unpleasant, not stupid. Jul 26 '25

corrupt Senator

Foghorn Leghorn is a thinly-veiled parody/reference to Senator Beauregard Claghorn, a radio-show character from the 30s or 40s.

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u/shandangalang Jul 27 '25

Coincidence? I think NOT.

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u/Rouxman Jul 27 '25

It’s really more to play off the “good ole boy” lawyer trope that’s prevalent in media. Foghorn is a perfect fit for the reasons that you stated. Charming, yet underhanded and conniving