The Dirdy Birdy

The Dirdy Birdy is an animated short created by John R. Dilworth, creator of Courage the Cowardly Dog. It features a dimwitted bird name Purdy who falls in love with a cat named Fergurina. The short consists of Purdy trying to win Fergurina's affections (by showing his backside of all things) and getting rejected (and pummled) in the process.


 * Abhorrent Admirer: Purdy.
 * All Love Is Unrequited
 * Big Eyes, Little Eyes: Fergurina's eyes take up the majority of her head.
 * Big Ol' Eyebrows: Fergurina
 * Cats Are Mean: Fergurina. Though to be fair she was just minding her own business until Purdy showed up.
 * Cloudcuckoolander/The Ditz: Purdy is combination of these
 * Creator Cameo: See Gory Discretion Shot below.
 * Determinator: Purdy doesn't give up.
 * Gonk: Purdy
 * Gory Discretion Shot: At 2:19, Fergurina prepares to pop Purdy like a balloon. Cut to a still of Dilworth looking on in horror.
 * Interspecies Romance: Defied
 * Kill It with Fire: One of the many ways Fergurina tries to get rid of Purdy.
 * Jerk with a Heart of Gold/Pet the Dog: Fergurina,considering she beat up the Grim Reaper to rescue Purdy from death.
 * Mooning: This is Purdy's idea of showing affection.
 * Nightmare Face: Purdy and Fergurina both exchange these while laughing.