Are Psychological Issues the Reason That the Coyote Can’t Catch That Darned Road Runner?
Warner Brothers calls for a psychological consult for Wiley Coyote due to concern over seeming obsession with Roadrunner combined with lack of success and growing mood disturbance.
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9 min readAug 2, 2019
Informal Summary of Findings
I have been retained by Warner Brothers to determine whether their star, Wile E. Coyote is simply a normal coyote, albeit a rather unsuccessful one, or if perhaps there are other distinguishing psychological traits that might be putting him at risk.
Of particular concern, is the coyote’s seemingly obsessive focus on eating not just roadrunners in general but a very particular Roadrunner.
Interview with a Warner Brothers Representative — Background Information
The following information was obtained from a Warner Brother’s representative:
“It’s not that crazy that Wiley wants to eat the Roadrunner. Coyotes and Roadrunners normally live in the same habitat and coyotes will eat Roadrunners when they are hungry and come across them. But there are many other things that they are just as…
