Why Do Cartoon Characters Always Wear Gloves?

Since the dawn of time, one question has plagued humankind: Why do cartoon characters wear gloves? Mickey Mouse.

Roger Rabbit.

Bugs Bunny.

Sonic the Hedgehog.

Woody Woodpecker.

Cuphead.

And so on, and on, and on, so much so that it’s actually strange to see an anthropomorphic cartoon character sans gloves.

But why are they so prevalent? There must be a reason why gloves are the de facto item for the cartoon community.

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