Elmer the Elephant

I picked up Dumbo in Target yesterday. I honestly can’t remember the story. The only thing I can recall is that he flies, and that’s mostly due to the ride at Disneyland. If you buy the DVD you get the “Elmer the Elephant” short, which I had also forgotten about.

I used to watch this with my friend Keri when we were tots. Betty Boop was another favorite. But Elmer was especially great because it taught you to love yourself. It’s a good one if you have eight and a half minutes to spare.

And just for kicks, here is Betty Boop “Minnie the Moocher” featuring Cab Calloway. I love how ink spots and flames can have arms and legs. But how can anything compare to a singing ghost walrus?