History WesternAnimation / LolaBunny

2021 will see the release of the long-awaited sequel ''Space Jam: A New Legacy'', which will bring back the original Lola, but in a modernized, TamerAndChaster form. In [[https://ew.com/movies/space-jam-new-legacy-lola-bunny/ a pre-release interview]], director Malcolm D. Lee said that in the first film, Lola was "very sexualized" and he wanted the ''New Legacy'' version to be "feminine without being objectified". Accordingly, Lola's proportions and uniform were made more modest -- and the internet exploded. Another BrokenBase formed around the change, with some fans [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks wanting the sexier 90's Lola back]], while others defended the change. However, this conflict became bigger than any of the others involving Lola since it fell into the ongoing narrative of PoliticalCorrectnessGoneMad, and Malcolm D. Lee's response sparked the debate over whether sex appeal (or at least feminine characteristics that are considered sexual in nature) [[RealWomenDontWearDresses is necessarily detrimental to a female character's strength and worth]]. Some mainstream pundits weighed in, and for a few days the issue of Lola's breast size actually got coverage in respectable outlets like [[https://slate.com/culture/2021/03/space-jam-2-lola-bunny-redesign-reddit-pepe-le-pew.html Slate]] and [[https://www.newsweek.com/lola-bunnys-desexualized-space-jam-2-redesign-sparks-intense-debate-1574012 Newsweek]]. Now, the world awaits ''A New Legacy'' and Lola's next project, the pre-school series ''Bugs Bunny Builders''.

Lola's next project gave the blond bunny her biggest makeover yet. In the AnimatedSitcom ''WesternAnimation/TheLooneyTunesShow'', she's a scatterbrained CloudCuckoolander[=/=]TalkativeLoon who has a crush on Bugs, reversing their relationship in ''Space Jam''. These changes made Lola the object of controversy yet again; fans of the original version disliked her [[TheDitz ditzy]] new personality, while those who welcomed the changes praised this version of Lola for being a full-fledged character than a flat one. There were even some viewers who appreciated both Lolas for what they were.

Lola's next project gave the blond bunny her biggest makeover yet. In the AnimatedSitcom ''WesternAnimation/TheLooneyTunesShow'', she's a scatterbrained CloudCuckoolander[=/=]TalkativeLoon who has a crush on Bugs, reversing their relationship in ''Space Jam''. These changes made Lola the object of controversy yet again; fans of the original version disliked her [[TheDitz ditzy]] new personality, while those who approved of the changes often responded "At least now she ''has'' a personality!" There were even some viewers who [[TakeAThirdOption appreciated both Lolas]] for what they were.

Lola returned in three shorts for ''[[WesternAnimation/WabbitALooneyTunesProduction New Looney Tunes]]'', two of which ("Lola Rider" and "Rhoda Derby") have her as the main character. The creative team split the difference between her ''Space Jam'' and ''Looney Tunes Show'' personas; she's still a bubbly GenkiGirl, but she's also a PassionateSportsGirl who can become a KarmicTrickster when she's provoked.

2021 will see the release of the long-awaited sequel ''Space Jam: A New Legacy'', which will bring back the original Lola, but in a modernized, TamerAndChaster form. In [[https://ew.com/movies/space-jam-new-legacy-lola-bunny/ a pre-release interview]], director Malcolm D. Lee said that in the first film, Lola was "very sexualized" and he wanted the ''New Legacy'' version to be "feminine without being objectified". Accordingly, Lola's proportions and uniform were made more modest -- and the internet exploded. A viral debate formed around the change, with some fans [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks wanting the sexier 90's Lola back]], while others defended the change. However, this conflict became bigger than any of the others involving Lola since it fell into the ongoing narrative of PoliticalCorrectnessGoneMad, and Malcolm D. Lee's response sparked the debate over whether sex appeal (or at least feminine characteristics that are considered sexual in nature) [[RealWomenDontWearDresses is necessarily detrimental to a female character's strength and worth]]. Some mainstream pundits weighed in, and for a few days the issue of Lola's breast size actually got coverage in respectable outlets like [[https://slate.com/culture/2021/03/space-jam-2-lola-bunny-redesign-reddit-pepe-le-pew.html Slate]] and [[https://www.newsweek.com/lola-bunnys-desexualized-space-jam-2-redesign-sparks-intense-debate-1574012 Newsweek]]. Now, the world awaits ''A New Legacy'' and Lola's next project, the pre-school series ''Bugs Bunny Builders''.

2021 will see the release of the long-awaited sequel ''Space Jam: A New Legacy'', which will bring back the original Lola, but in a modernized, TamerAndChaster form. In [[https://ew.com/movies/space-jam-new-legacy-lola-bunny/ a pre-release interview]], director Malcolm D. Lee said that in the first film, Lola was "very sexualized" and he wanted the ''New Legacy'' version to be "feminine without being objectified". Accordingly, Lola's proportions and uniform were made more modest -- and the internet exploded. A viral debate formed around the change, with some fans [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks wanting the sexier 90's Lola back]], while others defended the change. However, this conflict became bigger than any of the others involving Lola since it fell into the ongoing narrative of PoliticalCorrectnessGoneMad, as well as overlapping with the debate over whether sex appeal (or at least feminine characteristics that are considered sexual in nature) [[RealWomenDontWearDresses is necessarily detrimental to a female character's strength and worth]]. Some mainstream pundits weighed in, and for a few days the issue of Lola's breast size actually got coverage in respectable outlets like [[https://slate.com/culture/2021/03/space-jam-2-lola-bunny-redesign-reddit-pepe-le-pew.html Slate]] and [[https://www.newsweek.com/lola-bunnys-desexualized-space-jam-2-redesign-sparks-intense-debate-1574012 Newsweek]]. Now, the world awaits ''A New Legacy'' and Lola's next project, the pre-school series ''Bugs Bunny Builders''.

2021 will see the release of the long-awaited sequel ''Space Jam: A New Legacy'', which will bring back the original Lola, but in a modernized, TamerAndChaster form. In [[https://ew.com/movies/space-jam-new-legacy-lola-bunny/ a pre-release interview]], director Malcolm D. Lee said that in the first film, Lola was "very sexualized" and he wanted the ''New Legacy'' version to be "feminine without being objectified". Accordingly, Lola's proportions and uniform were made more modest -- and the internet exploded. A viral debate formed around the change, with some fans [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks wanting the sexier 90's Lola back]], while others defended the change. However, this conflict became bigger than any of the others involving Lola since it fell into the ongoing narrative of PoliticalCorrectnessGoneMad, as well as overlapping with the ongoing debate over whether giving a strong female character sex appeal (or at least characteristics that are considered sexual in nature) [[RealWomenDontWearDresses is necessarily a flaw]]. Some mainstream pundits weighed in, and for a few days the issue of Lola's breast size actually got coverage in respectable outlets like [[https://slate.com/culture/2021/03/space-jam-2-lola-bunny-redesign-reddit-pepe-le-pew.html Slate]] and [[https://www.newsweek.com/lola-bunnys-desexualized-space-jam-2-redesign-sparks-intense-debate-1574012 Newsweek]]. Now, the world awaits ''A New Legacy'' and Lola's next project, the pre-school series ''Bugs Bunny Builders''.

Lola Bunny is the most famous female character in the ''Franchise/LooneyTunes'' franchise, as well as half of an OfficialCouple with WesternAnimation/BugsBunny. Although she wasn't created until decades after the shorts' classic era, she's the first new Looney Toon to catch on with the public since TheFifties. Despite (or because of) her popularity, her status as the best-known female character in a male-oriented franchise has made her controversial from the beginning, with both creators and fans often disagreeing on who and what she should be.

2021 will see the release of the long-awaited sequel ''Space Jam: A New Legacy'', which will bring back the original Lola, but in a modernized, TamerAndChaster form. In [[https://ew.com/movies/space-jam-new-legacy-lola-bunny/ a pre-release interview]], director Malcolm D. Lee said that in the first film, Lola was "very sexualized" and he wanted the ''New Legacy'' version to be "feminine without being objectified". Accordingly, Lola's proportions and uniform were made more modest -- and the internet exploded. A huge BrokenBase formed around the change, with some fans wanting the sexier 90's Lola back, while others defended the change. However, this conflict became bigger than any of the others involving Lola since it fell into the ongoing narrative of PoliticalCorrectnessGoneMad, as well as overlapping with the ongoing debate over whether sex appeal (or at least characteristics that are considered sexual in nature) [[RealWomenDontWearDresses is truly a flaw for strong female characters in itself]]. Some mainstream pundits weighed in, and for a few days the issue of Lola's breast size actually got coverage in respectable outlets like [[https://slate.com/culture/2021/03/space-jam-2-lola-bunny-redesign-reddit-pepe-le-pew.html Slate]] and [[https://www.newsweek.com/lola-bunnys-desexualized-space-jam-2-redesign-sparks-intense-debate-1574012 Newsweek]]. Now, the world awaits ''A New Legacy'' and Lola's next project, the pre-school series ''Bugs Bunny Builders''.

2021 will see the release of the long-awaited sequel ''Space Jam: A New Legacy'', which will bring back the original Lola, but in a modernized, TamerAndChaster form. In [[https://ew.com/movies/space-jam-new-legacy-lola-bunny/ a pre-release interview]], director Malcolm D. Lee said that in the first film, Lola was "very sexualized" and he wanted the ''New Legacy'' version to be "feminine without being objectified". Accordingly, Lola's proportions and uniform were made more modest -- and the internet exploded. A huge BrokenBase formed around the change, with some fans wanting the sexier 90's Lola back, while others defended the change; however, this conflict became bigger than any of the others involving Lola, since it fell into the ongoing narrative of PoliticalCorrectnessGoneMad, as well as bringing into light the debate over whether a strong female character who also displays sex appeal [[RealWomenDontWearDresses deserves to be taken seriously]]. Some mainstream pundits weighed in, and for a few days the issue of Lola's breast size actually got coverage in respectable outlets like [[https://slate.com/culture/2021/03/space-jam-2-lola-bunny-redesign-reddit-pepe-le-pew.html Slate]] and [[https://www.newsweek.com/lola-bunnys-desexualized-space-jam-2-redesign-sparks-intense-debate-1574012 Newsweek]]. Now, the world awaits ''A New Legacy'' and Lola's next project, the pre-school series ''Bugs Bunny Builders''.

2021 will see the release of the long-awaited sequel ''Space Jam: A New Legacy'', which will bring back the original Lola, but in modernized form. In [[https://ew.com/movies/space-jam-new-legacy-lola-bunny/ a pre-release interview]], director Malcolm D. Lee said that in the first film, Lola was "very sexualized" and he wanted the ''New Legacy'' version to be "feminine without being objectified". Accordingly, Lola's proportions and uniform were made more modest -- and the internet exploded. Some fans wanted sexy Lola back, while others defended the change; however, this conflict became bigger than any of the others involving Lola, since it fell into the ongoing narrative of PoliticalCorrectnessGoneMad. Some mainstream pundits weighed in, and for a few days the issue of Lola's breast size actually got coverage in respectable outlets like [[https://slate.com/culture/2021/03/space-jam-2-lola-bunny-redesign-reddit-pepe-le-pew.html Slate]] and [[https://www.newsweek.com/lola-bunnys-desexualized-space-jam-2-redesign-sparks-intense-debate-1574012 Newsweek]]. Now, the world awaits ''A New Legacy'' and Lola's next project, the pre-school series ''Bugs Bunny Builders''.

* DistaffCounterpart: To Bugs. Subverted in ''The Looney Tunes Show'' where, despite being Bugs' girlfriend, she is similar to Daffy without the {{Jerkass}} traits.

* CanonImmigrant: Created for ''Film/SpaceJam'', she eventually became this with analogues in ''WesternAnimation/BabyLooneyTunes'', ''WesternAnimation/LoonaticsUnleashed'', ''WesternAnimation/TheLooneyTunesShow'', the OAV ''WesternAnimation/LooneyTunesRabbitsRun'', ''WesternAnimation/WabbitALooneyTunesProduction'', and ''WesternAnimation/LooneyTunesCartoons''.

* ReplacementGoldfish: Has completely supplanted poor Honey Bunny, who had been Bugs's love interest in [[Creator/GoldKeyComics comics]] and [[ExpandedUniverse other media]] for decades.

* BareYourMidriff: Exaggerated at first in ''Space Jam'' along with her IconicOutfit, as shown in the image, but was then zigzagged along with [[UnlimitedWardrobe other outfits]] in her later appearances.

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'''Tropes Related to Lola Bunny:'''

After a few years of blink-and-you'll-miss-it {{cameo}}s, Lola's next major animated role was ''WesternAnimation/BabyLooneyTunes'', in which she was a budding athlete who was also [[WomenAreWiser the smartest and most sensible]] of the kids. Meanwhile, some fans followed the adult Lola's appearances in the ''ComicBook/LooneyTunes'' ComicBookAdaptation from {{Creator/DC|Comics}}, where she began to make Bugs' RascallyRabbit and KarmicTrickster traits her own. Lola's next appearance (more or less) was ''WesternAnimation/LoonaticsUnleashed'', an infamous ''Looney Tunes'' SpinOff in which futuristic descendants of the original cast (including Lola's equivalent, Lexi Bunny) became {{Animesque}} {{Superhero}}es with DarkerAndEdgier character designs.

2021 will see the release of the long-awaited sequel ''Space Jam: A New Legacy'', which will bring back the original Lola, more or less. In [[https://ew.com/movies/space-jam-new-legacy-lola-bunny/ a pre-release interview]], director Malcolm D. Lee said that in the first film, Lola was "very sexualized" and he wanted the ''New Legacy'' version to be "feminine without being objectified". Accordingly, Lola's proportions and uniform were made more modest -- and the internet exploded. Some fans wanted sexy Lola back, while others defended the change; however, this conflict became bigger than any of the others involving Lola, since it fell into the ongoing narrative of PoliticalCorrectnessGoneMad. Some mainstream pundits weighed in, and for a few days the issue of Lola's breast size actually got coverage in respectable outlets like [[https://slate.com/culture/2021/03/space-jam-2-lola-bunny-redesign-reddit-pepe-le-pew.html Slate]] and [[https://www.newsweek.com/lola-bunnys-desexualized-space-jam-2-redesign-sparks-intense-debate-1574012 Newsweek]]. Now, the world awaits ''A New Legacy'' and Lola's next project, the pre-school series ''Bugs Bunny Builders''.

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[[caption-width-right:350:Some of the many faces of Lola Bunny.]]

Lola was created during the planning stages of the 1996 film ''Film/SpaceJam''. The producers wanted to include a major female character who would resonate with (and sell merchandise to) contemporary girls, and none of the existing Looney women fit the bill. They considered using Honey Bunny, who was part of the ExpandedUniverse but had never appeared in animation; however, the designs were unimpressive, with one animator opining that she looked like "Bugs in drag". The creators decided to introduce a new character instead, and Lola was born.

Lola Bunny is the most famous female character in the ''Franchise/LooneyTunes'' franchise, and half of an OfficialCouple with WesternAnimation/BugsBunny. Although she wasn't created until decades after the shorts' classic era, she's the first new Looney Toon to catch on with the public since TheFifties. Despite (or because of) her popularity, her status as the best-known female character in a male-oriented franchise has made her controversial from the beginning, with both creators and fans often disagreeing on who and what she should be.

Lola's next project gave the blond bunny her biggest makeover yet. In the AnimatedSitcom ''WesternAnimation/TheLooneyTunesShow'', she's a scatterbrained Cloud Cuckoolander[=/=]TalkativeLoon who has a crush on Bugs, reversing their relationship in ''Space Jam''. These changes made Lola the object of controversy yet again; fans of the original version disliked her [[TheDitz ditzy]] new personality, while those who approved of the changes often responded "At least now she ''has'' a personality!" There were even some viewers who [[TakeAThirdOption appreciated both Lolas]] for what they were.

* TheSmurfettePrinciple: Almost certainly added to the regular Looney Tunes line-up because of this. Before her, the only real major female Looney Tunes characters were Granny, Miss Prissy, and Penelope.

* ''WesternAnimation/WabbitALooneyTunesProduction'' (2015-2019)

2021 will see the release of the long-awaited sequel ''Space Jam: A New Legacy'', which will bring back the original Lola, more or less. In [[https://ew.com/movies/space-jam-new-legacy-lola-bunny/ a pre-release interview]], director Malcolm D. Lee said that in the first film, Lola was "very sexualized" and he wanted the ''New Legacy'' version to be "feminine without being objectified". Accordingly, Lola's proportions and uniform were made more modest -- and the internet exploded. Some fans wanted sexy Lola back, while others defended the change. However, this conflict became bigger than any of the others involving Lola, since it fell into the ongoing narrative of PoliticalCorrectnessGoneMad. Some mainstream pundits weighed in, and for a few days the issue of Lola's breast size actually got coverage in respectable outlets like [[https://slate.com/culture/2021/03/space-jam-2-lola-bunny-redesign-reddit-pepe-le-pew.html Slate]] and [[https://www.newsweek.com/lola-bunnys-desexualized-space-jam-2-redesign-sparks-intense-debate-1574012 Newsweek]]. Now, the world awaits ''A New Legacy'' and Lola's next project, the pre-school series ''Bugs Bunny Builders''.

2021 will see the release of the long-awaited sequel ''Space Jam: A New Legacy'', which will bring back the original Lola, more or less. In [[https://ew.com/movies/space-jam-new-legacy-lola-bunny/ a pre-release interview]], director Malcolm D. Lee said that in the first film, Lola was "very sexualized" and he wanted the ''New Legacy'' version to be "feminine without being objectified". Accordingly, Lola's proportions and uniform were made more modest -- and the internet exploded.

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Lola returned in three shorts for ''[[WesternAnimation/WabbitALooneyTunesProduction New Looney Tunes]]'', two of which ("Lola Rider" and "Rhoda Derby") have her as the main character. The creative team split the difference between her ''Space Jam'' and ''Looney Tunes Show'' personas; she's still a bubbly GenkiGirl, but she's also a PassionateSportsGirl who can be a KarmicTrickster when she's provoked.

in ''Space Jam'', Lola is both a confident ActionGirl whose basketball skills impress UsefulNotes/MichaelJordan and a seductive MsFanservice who is [[AllMenArePerverts lusted after]] by several of the male toons, especially Bugs, who quickly makes her his LoveInterest. The burgeoning UsefulNotes/FurryFandom immediately began arguing about Lola. Some enjoyed her strong, sassy personality; others complained that she was just a sexpot and/or a FlatCharacter who was too ImmuneToSlapstick to fit in with the other Looney Tunes; and many more just got busy drawing RuleThirtyFour art of her.

After a few years of blink-and-you'll-miss-it {{cameo}}s, Lola's next major animated role was ''WesternAnimation/BabyLooneyTunes'', in which she remained a PassionateSportsGirl and was also [[WomenAreWiser the most sensible]] of the kids. However, some fans preferred the adult Lola's appearances in the ''ComicBook/LooneyTunes'' ComicBookAdaptation from {{Creator/DC|Comics}}, where she began to make Bugs' RascallyRabbit and KarmicTrickster traits her own. These projects were followed by ''WesternAnimation/LoonaticsUnleashed'', an infamous ''Looney Tunes'' SpinOff in which futuristic descendants of the original cast (including Lola's equivalent, Lexi Bunny) became {{Animesque}} {{Superhero}}es with DarkerAndEdgier character designs.

Lola's next project gave the blond bunny her biggest makeover yet. In the AnimatedSitcom ''WesternAnimation/TheLooneyTunesShow'', she's a [[TheDitz ditzy]] {{Cloudcuckoolander}}[=/=]TalkativeLoon who has a crush on Bugs, resversing their relationship in ''Space Jam''. These changes made Lola the object of controversy yet again.

After a few years of blink-and-you'll-miss-it {{cameo}}s, Lola's next major animated role was ''WesternAnimation/BabyLooneyTunes'', in which she remained a PassionateSportsGirl and was also [[WomenAreWiser the most sensible]] of the kids. However, some fans preferred the adult Lola's appearances in the ''ComicBook/LooneyTunes'' ComicBookAdaptation from {{Creator/DC|Comics}}, where she began to make Bugs' RascallyRabbit and KarmicTrickster traits her own. These projects were followed by ''WesternAnimation/LoonaticsUnleashed'', an infamous ''Looney Tunes'' SpinOff in which futuristic desecendants of the original cast (including Lola's equivalent, Lexi Bunny) became {{Animesque}} {{Superhero}}es.

Lola's next project took her in the opposite direction from Lexi.

in ''Space Jam'', Lola is both a confident ActionGirl whose basketball skills impress UsefulNotes/MichaelJordan and a seductive MsFanservice who is [[AllMenArePerverts lusted after]] by several of the male toons, especially Bugs. The burgeoning UsefulNotes/FurryFandom immediately began arguing about Lola. Some enjoyed her strong, sassy personality; others complained that she was just a sexpot and/or a FlatCharacter who was too ImmuneToSlapstick to fit in with the other Looney Tunes; and many more just got busy drawing RuleThirtyFour art of her.

After a few years of and blink-and-you'll-miss-it {{cameo}}s, Lola's next major animated role was in ''WesternAnimation/BabyLooneyTunes'', in which she retained her PassionateSportsGirl traits and was also [[WomenAreWiser the most sensible]] of the kids.

* BarefootCartoonAnimal: Like Bugs, she doesn't wear shoes. Unlike Bugs, an AccessoryWearingCartoonAnimal, she's fully clothed otherwise.

Lola Bunny is the most famous female toon in the ''Franchise/LooneyTunes'' franchise. Although she wasn't created during the shorts' classic era, she's the first new Looney Toon to catch on with the public since TheFifties. Despite her popularity, her status as the best-known female character in a male-oriented franchise has made her controversial from the beginning, with both creators and fans disagreeing on who and what she should be.