Slowpoke appears in the Robot Chicken episode “Werewolf VS Unicorn.” In Part 2 of the video, Arnold Schwarzenegger goes on a tirade about illegal immigrants and during the segment, Slowpoke Rodriguez appears on his podium with a glass of water, only to be criticized for taking an hour to get it. Slowpoke is dragged away, all the while protesting that he will be executed in his home country if deported from the U.S.
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For those of us that grew up with Speedy Gonzalez and remember his cousin Slowpoke Rodriguez, it is somewhat astounding to look back and realize that Slowpoke was actually singing a song about marijuana. What is even more strange, is that there were several “kid friendly” versions of the song that were sung where the last line was replaced with something more benign, but for some reason, the makers of this cartoon allowed Slowpoke Rodriguez to sing the unmistakable reference to weed in a cartoon. For kids. Riiiiiiiight.
See for yourself in the “Sowpoke Rodriguez – Mexican Boarders” episode.
Spanish
La cucaracha, la cucaracha
Ya no puede caminar
Porque no tiene, porque le falta
Marihuana que fumar.
(In Spanish, as in English “Roach” or “Cockroach” is slang for a marijuana cigarette stub.)
English
The cockroach, the cockroach
Can’t walk anymore
Because it doesn’t have, because it’s lacking
Marijuana to smoke
To really drive the point home, Slowpoke Rodriguez exhibits all the critical sterotypes of your typical stoner – slow-moving, always hungry, droopy eyes and slurred speech.
“Mexicali Schmoes” Slowpoke Rodriguez Episode (1959)
- Release Year: 1959
- Runtime: 7
- Director: Friz Freleng
- Writing by: Warren Foster – (story)
- Produced by: John W. Burton – producer (uncredited)
- Cast: Mel Blanc – Speedy Gonzales (voice)
- Music: Milt Franklyn
Plot: A pair of dim witted Mexican cats chase Speedy Gonzales, the fastest mouse in all Mexico. Their schemes (involving smashing guitars, dynamite, and even a fishing rod!) to catch Speedy Gonzales backfire, so they deciide to to try their luck with an easier target, Speedy’s cousin – Slowpoke Rodriguez. However, the silly cats don’t realize that Slowpoke is packing a gun!
“Mexican Boarders” Episode (1962) – Appearance by the ever-hungry Slowpoke Rodriguez and surprises us with Slowpoke’s unexpected powers over Sylvester.
(You Tube had to remove this video – if anyone finds it again, let us know!!)
And for an added bonus, check out this dude and his musical homage to Speedy & Slowpoke: