purelyhistroy on Instagram: "Tom and Jerry is a classic animated series centered on the endless rivalry between a house cat and a clever mouse. Created in 1940 by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the show relies on visual comedy, exaggerated motion, and music driven timing rather than dialogue to entertain audiences everywhere globally. Each short follows simple setups where Tom tries elaborate schemes to catch Jerry, only for plans to collapse spectacularly. The humor comes from slapstick chao