Purely History on Instagram: "Old cartoons make no sense, but they are perfect 😂 “Of Thee I Sting” (1946) is a Warner Bros. Merrie Melodies short directed by Robert McKimson. The story follows a colony of mosquitoes launching a full-scale military campaign against a man trying to sleep on a hot summer night. The tiny attackers are portrayed like soldiers, complete with strategy, formations, and a battle hymn parodying patriotic songs. The cartoon thrives on satire, slapstick gags, and cultural