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Speedy Gonzales: The Fastest Mouse in All Mexico

Speedy Gonzales is a cartoon character in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of cartoons produced by Warner Bros. Animation. He is portrayed as "The Fastest Mouse in All Mexico" with his major traits being his incredible speed and his ability to outsmart his adversaries.

• Debut: He first appeared in the 1953 cartoon "Cat-Tails for Two," but the character was redesigned and gained popularity in the 1955 cartoon "Speedy Gonzales".
• Characteristics: Speedy is known for his catchphrase "¡Ándale! ¡Ándale! ¡Arriba! ¡Arriba! ¡Epa! ¡Epa! ¡Epa!" which he often shouts while running. He's typically portrayed wearing a large sombrero, white shirt and trousers, and a red neckerchief.
• Rivals: His most frequent antagonist is Sylvester the Cat who is constantly trying to catch him, but always fails due to Speedy's superior speed. Daffy Duck is another occasional rival.
• Popularity and Controversy: While popular, Speedy Gonzales has faced some controversy over the years due to perceived stereotypes. However, many Latin Americans view him as a positive figure representing resourcefulness and cleverness. Some also defend that he is not a negative stereotype, given that his intelligence and speed allow him to consistently outsmart his opponents, most notably the slow thinking cat Sylvester
• Voice Actors: Mel Blanc originally voiced Speedy Gonzales. Later voice actors include Joe Alaskey and Eric Goldberg.