Review of Cane Toads: An Unnatural History (1988) by Tuco . — 08 Feb 2008

Big, ugly, horny (very horny) enormous amphibians that were introduced to Australia, during the late 20's and early 30's, to rid the sugar industry of the Cane Beetle problem.

This is what happens when you introduce a foreign species into a new area.

The fact that cane toads are often casualties while crossing roadways comes as no surprise, but the director made certain to include numerous shots from a toad's point of view. Some have made an art of running over cane toads with their vehicle. When the cane toad is threatened, it puffs up, only to make a loud popping sound when squashed. Is it funny? You can bet your ass.

Very odd humor plays big in this entertaining documentary. Sure, they may be cute when dressed up, but I'm not sure about smoking one.