Sniffles was a character who appeared in a dozen Looney Tunes cartoons from the late 1930s to the late 1940s. Considering how the style of these cartoons did not fit in well with the edgier content Looney Tunes was making in the 1940s, it's hard to imagine why the character lasted nearly a decade. He was no Bugs Bunny nor Daffy Duck. Instead, he was ultra -cutesy...to the point of being a bit nauseating. If you see "Bedtime for Sniffles", you'll be able to see what I mean...Sniffles is incredibly cutesy. He sings, he mugs...but he also doesn't particularly induce laughs.
Through the course of "Bedtime for Sniffles", there's quite a bit of singing. This, combined with his cutesy voice will make it tough viewing for many folks.
Like other Sniffles cartoons, the animation is top-notch for Looney Tunes. While not quite as pretty as what Disney was doing at the time, this sort of cartoon is just lovely to watch from a technical standpoint. As for the story...well, it's just okay. Sniffles is trying to stay up all night in order to see Santa and he struggles to stay awake. And, in the end, the fat guy shows up...and that's about it. Overall, about as edgy as a tomato...which is why, despite the animation, the short left me cold.