There’s a lot to unpack here. “The Mask” is often remembered as one of the most controversial episodes in Courage the Cowardly Dog — and honestly, one of the darkest stories ever told in a kids’ cartoon. The episode tackled some incredibly heavy themes that most children’s shows would never touch — including control, abuse, gender hostility, and identity. Kitty’s anger toward “dogs” serves as a clear metaphor for resentment toward men, while Bunny’s relationship with the gangster Mad Dog hints a