It’s a cartoon about miscommunication, stubbornness, and the pure, chaotic energy of wanting something you can’t have. That’s a universal feeling. You can find Sylvester Trapped in the Closet on streaming services like HBO Max (Max) or Amazon Prime Video (often as part of the Looney Tunes Golden Collection). It’s roughly 7 minutes long.
Of course, Sylvester sees a plump, delicious canary and sees an opportunity. The only problem? The room has two identical doors to the closet. When Granny’s nephew (a young, unnamed boy) arrives to house-sit, he hears a noise. He opens one closet door... and finds Sylvester.
So go ahead, share the meme. But now, you can also share the story. And maybe, just maybe, you’ll help a few people discover that being trapped in a closet has never been so hilarious.