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TIL Elmer J. Fudd, millionaire, evolved from an earlier Merrie Melodies character Elmer Egghead. Fudd acquired a family name related to the German “Fuddeln” (to swindle; cheat; work negligently) and the English “befuddle” (to perplex; confuse; to stupefy, esp, with alcohol)

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