The Bunny: Easter Bunny
The Film: Mallrats (1995)
Why It’s Cool: Okay, we’re breaking our rule a little here, because this really is a bloke in a bunny suit. And yes, it’s the Easter Bunny.
But we really couldn’t pass up a list of cinematic Leporidae without mentioning this poor, put-upon mall employee. Who is only trying to bring joy and laughter to local Eden Prairie children when he’s cruelly set-upon by Jay and Silent Bob. Oh, and the children he’s trying to bring joy and laughter to.
Ungrateful little hell spawn.
Franchise Opportunity: We’ve already got a killer concept for this one – think The Wrestler, but with a man in a bunny suit.
No, stay with us. We’d get a hefty helmer (say, Alan Parker) to tackle the tragically limited daily life of a man who gets his shot at glory for a couple of weeks once a year. He’s saving up to open a novelty store, but will his dreams be dashed when he’s savagely beaten and loses the love of his life – the girl who works the Frozen Drinks stand?
We can smell the Oscars already. Or is that wet fur?
Why He Shouldn't Be The Easter Bunny: He's really rubbish at it.
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durden
Apr 6th 2009, 17:24
so...you have the one in harvey but not the one in donnie darko...basically the same thing but as the cinical exec said:"some dont exactly relate to THAT aw-shucks bunny right there"...anyway the list is nice and so very funny!
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lizzygilly
Apr 10th 2009, 16:30
I think it's a complete oversight that Roger Rabbit is not on this list.
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hemicuda1982
Apr 11th 2009, 1:40
No inclusion of Frank from Donnie Darko. This list is therefore invalidated, good day.
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miscweant
Apr 11th 2009, 1:49
How about Boingo Bunny from 'Hoodwinked,' voiced by Andy Dick? [SPOILER AHEAD:] His big production number at the end of the film when he's exulting in his villainy is one of the funniest animated feature scenes in the last several years.
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Steverino
Apr 11th 2009, 7:00
"He's got humanity's best interests at heart, which means he'll probably tip all the chocolate eggs into the sea, because he's worried that we'll all get heart attacks or obese or whatever." Waitaminute! Harvey lets Elwood P. Dowd drink himself blind. Why would anyone think he'd throw out all the chocolate?
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Joaquin
Apr 11th 2009, 8:10
If you included the Mallrats Bunny, how about the cigar-smoking Bruce Willis in a pink bunny suit in "North"? No easter eggs or chocolate, but he'll help you get your priorities right, ie, your parents ain't half bad.
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thejacquie
Apr 12th 2009, 0:30
when i first saw this list posted on the imdb, i thought "the easter bunny from 'mallrats' had best be on there... but it definitely WON'T." and then i actually read it and to my surprise and joy, there it was! this means SOMEONE finally thinks like me... AWESOME!!
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Kroxquo
Apr 12th 2009, 13:06
Someone else mentioned Roger Rabbit, but I have two words to comment on this list - BUGS BUNNY!
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ChrisWootton
Apr 1st 2010, 12:17
What about Anna Faris in the "House Bunny"
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