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This article is from the alt.animation.warner-bros FAQ, by Will Bell wbb@netcom.com with numerous contributions by others.

1.1. Explain the joke with 'Richard' in 1948-1952 Looney Tunes.

It is a reference to a hugely popular song from the 1940's
entitled 'Open the door, Richard'. Compare it to a silly
surprise hit like "Don't Worry, Be Happy" or "Whoomp! There it
is". The original was by Louis Jordan and can be found in the
Jazz section.

The classic use of this reference is in "High Diving Hare" (?)
where Bugs has built a door and Yosemite Sam yells at the
rabbit to "Open the door! Open the door!" Then, in an aside,
"You'll notice I didn't say Richard". Yuk yuk yuk.

 

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