Without a doubt, Marvin is my favorite Martian.Marvin has this preoccupation with the people (insects) of the tiny blue planet known as Earth. This preoccupation has led to a number of altercations with the tiny blue planet's inhabitants, including our beloved Bugs Bunny and, of course, Duck Dodgers of the 3rd Dimension.
He's hip on newfangled technology and an ardent supporter of the right to bear arms, possessing his own Acme Disintegrating Ray Pistol and being quite adept with a PU-36 Space Modulator. Without hesitation, he'll use both to defend the red planet known as Mars.
Yet his existence can be rather lonely. I've never seen a Mildred, Martha or Mary Ann the Martian. He did, however, have K-9, his trusty four-legged companion. And we do love those who have trusty, four-legged companions whether they be flesh and bone or not.
And I am convinced that we have Marvin to thank for the huge success of NASA's Spirit and Opportunity rovers. I fully expect we'll find a little Marvin DNA under one of those red rocks someday, possibly around the icy polar regions frozen alongside a biggie-sized telescope or an atomizer.Marvin is definitely my favorite Martian--until you've made him very angry.
So who is your favorite Martian (or alien?)
And he never got to experience that earth-shattering kaboom.
ReplyDeleteI heard accusations that he'd conspired with the Mayans, but still, no kaboom. ;-)
DeleteI'd forgotten all about this little guy. Now I'm going to be doing voice imitations of him all day. This was a fun stroll down cartoon memory lane. Back in my day....
ReplyDeleteDefinitely one of the most fun to imitate! (Right behind Foghorn Leghorn.)
DeleteHe made me laugh, A LOT. In regard of aliens Mork, from planet Ork also made me laugh. And in the war between Alien and Predator I always supported Predators. Sadly, Aliens seem to reproduce as often as they poop (or more often) making them the last warrior standing like, all the time.
ReplyDeleteThe Predators needed that PU-36 Space Modulator, then they could have shown the Aliens who was boss. ;-)
DeleteAw, Marvin the Martian! I remember watching cartoons of him back when I was a kid. So fun!
ReplyDeleteAs for my favorite martian, I've always had a soft spot for those goofball aliens from 3rd Rock from the Sun. :)
3rd Rock, yes! Loved that show!
DeleteOooh, I'd join this blog fest from the Geek Twins, but I'm doing a cover reveal on Monday.
ReplyDeleteThey originally had it scheduled for the 14th, but pushed it out a week. I already had my post written so I just released it a little early. Perhaps you could go a day late?
DeleteMarvin is a great choice! Now I won't be able to get his voice out of my head!
ReplyDeleteIt is a distinctive voice, and quite fun to imitate.
DeleteMarvin is terrific! Have you seen this strange little clip of leaked footage for a live-action Marvin film? http://latino-review.com/2012/12/28/leaked-footage-live-action-hong-kong-phooey-marvin-martian/
ReplyDeleteLooks like the video was removed, but the remaining comments inspired some passion. lol
DeleteMarvin is very cool, especially in Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century.
ReplyDeleteMarvin is cool in any century!
DeleteSaying hello from the blog hop. Thanks for sharing...your selection shows that aliens can also be cute, as opposed to the stereotype of them being scary.
ReplyDeleteMarvin was character that my brother and I both agreed was awesomely cool.
Deletealways loved that voice... Marvin is what Marvin does!
ReplyDeleteMy brother actually does a rather decent impression.
DeleteGosh I LOVE MARVIN! He was funny, clever, cute and had a great voice! Speaking of who did his voice? I have a picture of me with him at 6 flags when I was really young he was always my favorite Looney Tunes character. Thanks for the trip down memory lane
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There you go making me look things up on my day off work. For shame, for shame. :)
DeleteAccording to Wikipedia: In his first appearance, he was voiced by Mel Blanc who gave him a nasal-like voice, but later, Mel adopted an accent resembling Received Pronunciation for the character. Marvin was voiced in recent years by Joe Alaskey, Bob Bergen, Eric Goldberg, and Eric Bauza. However, Sterling Holloway was suggested for Marvin's voice.
I loved him as a kid - Anything Looney Toons is classic!
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Looney Toons has always been a favorite for me.
DeleteMarvin - wonderful choice! A very nicely written piece that took me right to Marvin's Mars. Didn't he usually come out worse for wear, though? Or am I mis-remembering that?
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Yeah, things had a tendency to backfire on him much like Wiley Coyote. But it detracted from his coolness not one whit. ;-)
DeleteLOL. That's great! Marty the ultimate Martian. "Very angry indeed!" Thanks for joining in!
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It was a lot of fun!
DeleteA great choice for sure and an awesome character :)
ReplyDelete"Where's the ka-boom??!??"
Yeah, we can forgive the Mayans for being wrong. They didn't have Marvin's tech!
DeleteMarvin's getting lots of love today. Gotta love him! :D
ReplyDeleteIndeed!
DeleteI loved watching Marvin as a kid. He wasn't on often, which made him extra special.
ReplyDeleteMarvin and Taz. The visit not nearly enough.
Deletehaha...love Marvin!I'd forgotten all about him. :) Great choice!!
ReplyDeleteDon't let Marvin know you forgot about him. That might make him very angry. ;-)
DeleteKABOOM! Glad to see someone finally giving Marvin some love!
ReplyDeleteGotta love the kaboom (or lack thereof)
DeleteHey, I thought I already commented, but maybe I forgot. Thank you very much for letting me know about this blog hop, and for sharing what you love about Marvin! Not many people actually picked a Martian, but he's definitely a good one. (Not as pretty as Dejah Thoris perhaps, but you can't have everything.) :D
ReplyDeleteWell, if Dejah Thoris can woo John Carter with with such ease then what chance do we have at resisting her charm, right?
DeleteIt's been a fun hop.
Third time I've seen ol' Marvin in the hop!
ReplyDeleteI think I encountered Dr. Who the most, but Marvin and his gadgets wins me over every time. ;-)
DeleteGreat minds think alike!! Thanks for visiting Sandling All Day! I personally love Marvin...I grew up with him, although, I'll be honest, a lot of the martians in this hop are, well...alien to me!! ;) I've been to wiki sites for nearly every page I've visited.
ReplyDeleteI'm an old fellow and there were several I wasn't familiar with as well. Some I knew by reference and some were completely...alien. :::ducking:::
DeleteLove Marvin, and his tempermental attitude and his deadly weapons . . .he's a fun character!
ReplyDeleteMarvin was a hoot! How could anyone not love Marvin?
DeleteI mentioned Marvin as one of my favs. He's timeless. Julie @ http://icreatepurtythangs.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteDefinitely timeless!
DeleteI saw Marvin a few times during this blogfest - I have to admit I've never seen him in action though :D I just know him from Clueless. hehe
ReplyDeleteYou're just too young, Trisha. :-)
DeleteI am beyond late but Marvin is also my favourite martian. From a child to my current adulthood I always enjoyed the antics he'd get into and the fact he wasn't scared to use his pistol and got right down to business. In a world of funny business he'd have none of it. That's why Marvin is my fave Martian.
ReplyDeleteWhen you're here, Sheena, you're never late because the welcome never ends.
DeleteI cannot tell you how many laughs my brother and I have had for (forty?) years thanks to Marvin. Only our imitations of Foghorn Leghorn garnered more laughs and giggles.
Marvin is Marvelous!
ReplyDeleteI just noticed, there is an original Marvin wearing green with gold helmet (and kilt?) and the latter Marvin wearing red with green helmet (and kilt)
I'm old school.. I like Marvin as the little green man from Mars.