Think Before You Pink (1969)

Feb 2, 2026

by Linda Kay

Directed by: Gerry Chiniquy

Synopsis: Why didn’t the Pink Panther cross the road? Answer is, he can’t! But he sure is trying every method imaginable to traverse across a busy thoroughfare in this animated short film.

Cartoon Cats: After trying everything to get across the busy road, including following the crazy traffic signals, shooting himself from a cannon and trying to build a wooden bridge, a large brown cat appears leading three kittens.

Think Before You Pink - large brown cartoon cat leading three kittens along sidewalk
Think Before You Pink - large brown cartoon cat leading three kittens along sidewalk animated gif

The four of them saunter across the road as the traffic stops for them.

Think Before You Pink - large brown cartoon cat leading three kittens across street

On the other side the large cat waits for the kittens to pass then reveals himself to be the Pink Panther in disguise. Too bad he doesn’t see the falling grand piano moments later.

Think Before You Pink - large brown cartoon cat waiting for kittens to pass
Think Before You Pink - the Pink Panther taking off large brown cartoon cat suit

Final Mewsings: So traffic stops for small brown cats but not large pink ones?

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