Tom & Jerry Page

While Tom and Jerry are famous for their silent slapstick comedy, the "text" associated with them—from rare dialogue to modern memes and life lessons—reveals a much deeper story. The Hidden Dialogue

: The phrase "Tom and Jerry" was actually 19th-century London slang for youngsters engaging in "riotous behavior". Tom & Jerry

: The series won more Academy Awards than any other character-based theatrical animated series, proving that you don't need a script to tell a winning story. While Tom and Jerry are famous for their

: Tom’s iconic "YEOW!!" and the world-famous "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!" are as recognizable as any spoken line. : Tom’s iconic "YEOW

: Jerry constantly proves that intelligence and agility can overcome raw strength.

Fans often look back at the show through a more philosophical lens, finding "text" in its recurring themes:

: No matter how many times Tom fails or Jerry gets cornered, they never give up.