Hello, Dad . . . I’m in Jail (1992)

Sep 5, 2022

Music Artist: Was (Not Was)

Directed by: Christoph Simon

Synopsis: The unforgettable music video for this Was (Not Was) song glorifying incarceration.

Cartoon Cat (and Purr Blur!): The very first scene of this animated short is of a black cat chasing some mice.

Was (Not Was) - Hey Dad I'm in Jail - black cartoon cat
Was (Not Was) - Hey Dad I'm in Jail - black cartoon cat
Was (Not Was) - Hey Dad I'm in Jail - black cartoon cat chasing mice across screen animated gif

Final Mewsings: As much as cats are shown in jail on film they prefer not to be locked up!

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