Round of 32 Recap: Fur, Feathers, and Fierce Face-Offs!

The THWACK community has spoken, and the Round of 32 in our Legendary Pet Pals bracket battle delivered thrilling victories, surprising upsets, and some truly close calls. Let’s dive into the action as we prepare for the Round of 16!

Runaway Races

• Gary (SpongeBob SquarePants) quietly slid past Ein, proving that sometimes, a pet with few words (or meows) can still make a big impact.
• Tom dominated Gromit. Even without Jerry in the mix, this classic cat remains a force to be reckoned with.
• Scooby-Doo left Dug in the dust. Mystery solved!
• Lassie showed why she's an icon, taking down Buddy to move forward.
• Beethoven proved that a lovable giant with a knack for chaos can still outshine a space-savvy feline, moving past Jonesy with ease.
• Toto clicked his heels and left Bruiser  behind, proving that classic adventure beats courtroom charm.
• Daisy held her ground against Old Yeller, proving that loyalty and legacy make for an unstoppable duo.

• Marcel swung past Binx, showing that a mischievous monkey can outplay even a magical black cat.

Closer Clashes

• Santa’s Little Helper edged out Astro in one of the tightest battles, proving every (five) vote counts.
• Hedwig soared past Chance, Shadow & Sassy, moving forward in a hard-fought contest.
• Ghost faced off against Dogpool in a neck-and-neck race but pulled ahead in the final stretch.
• Dino barely survived against Zero, making it one of a close watch!

Unexpected Exits

• Snoopy took down Garfield, proving that sarcasm and a love for lasagna doesn't always win the hearts.
• Brian knocked Clifford out of the running—turns out wit outshines sheer size.
• Toothless outflew Krypto, proving that dragons hold their own in legendary pet battles.
• Salem cast a spell on Baxter, securing his place in the next round.

Now, The Round of 16 is Set!

Here’s what’s next in the battle for the ultimate Legendary Pet Pal:

• Gary (SpongeBob SquarePants) vs. Tom (Tom & Jerry) – Will the quiet underdog (or under-snail) take down the mischievous cat?
• Snoopy vs. Scooby-Doo – Two of the most iconic animated dogs face off. Who takes it?
• Santa’s Little Helper vs. Brian – One TV comedy dog takes on another—Springfield vs. Quahog!
• Toothless vs. Dino – A dragon vs. a prehistoric pup—who’s got the edge?
• Lassie vs. Hedwig – Two legendary heroes battle it out: wisdom vs. loyalty.
• Ghost vs. Beethoven – A direwolf against a gentle giant. Will raw power win the day?
• Salem vs. Toto – A talking black cat vs. a Kansas legend. Magic or heart—who moves forward?
• Marcel vs. Daisy – A sitcom monkey vs. the most beloved movie pup in recent memory.

The competition is heating up! Cast your votes and stay tuned as we get closer to crowning the ultimate Legendary Pet Pal.