Tom and Jerry! A cartoon series that many of us grew up watching (and still watch). I remember rushing home after school to catch the episode of this funny cat and mouse rivalry. And if you watched the show avidly like me, I am sure you enjoyed Jerry’s wicked plans to trouble Tom.
While we don’t need any particular reason to go down memory lane, it’s been 80 years since the iconic show first aired on TV. In 1940, directors William Hanna and Joseph Barbera created the Tom and Jerry show out of boredom, reports BBC. Yes! Can you believe this? The world-famous double act was born out of desperation. The hit series went on to win the prestigious Academy Awards as well.
So, it goes without saying that fans from around the globe celebrated 80 years of the popular series. Have a look at some of the tweets that people shared as they walked down memory lane:
Happy birthday tom and jerry 💓💓
Thank you for making our childhood awesome 💓#TomAndJerry #TomAndJerry80 pic.twitter.com/pMz0leCZsw— Naharashraf💫🍁🦋 (@naharashraf) February 10, 2020
https://twitter.com/FighterPsb/status/1227057303322492930?s=20
#TomAndJerry #TomandJerry80 #80thAnniversary
today makes Tom & Jerry’s 80th Anniversary
first launched in February 10, 1940 pic.twitter.com/1oWQ06SgK5
— 🤍🖤🧡🌈 𝖂𝖔𝖑𝖋 𝕮𝖔𝖑𝖙 🌈💙🖤🤍 (@NativeBrony_91) February 11, 2020
Happy 80th Anniversary, Tom & Jerry 💕 Thank you for making my childhood fun. #TomAndJerry #TomAndJerry80 pic.twitter.com/JvaKtjjLx2
— STEFAN (@stefancrisan) February 10, 2020
Happy 80th anniversary to Tom and Jerry! This show has made so many memories for me and has made so many memes! It definitely stood the test of time! pic.twitter.com/orqymiKbw3
— 💖Kirbylight2💖 (@KirbyLight_2) February 11, 2020
Happy Birthday to #TomandJerry. Literally one of the most timeless shows of all time. pic.twitter.com/CTxN1ytqjr
— Mr. Davis #BLM 🏳️🌈 (@TheMisterDavis) February 11, 2020
Happy 80th anniversary to Tom and Jerry, hands down my favourite cartoon of all time. #TomandJerry pic.twitter.com/CwuPjF7NHg
— George Ferreira (@georger697) February 9, 2020
I still watch the old 'Tom & Jerry' episodes. Great stress reliever. #TomandJerry80 https://t.co/tPXXB7ydGT
— Glennes LeggoMyEggo (@asscashorgas) February 11, 2020
One of the series that I have grown up with. Truly influenced by the attitude of Jerry for whom it is always win or die.#TomandJerry80 #TomAndJerry #TomAndJerry80th https://t.co/RKuMO26krC
— Karma: Stay Indoors Stay Safe💮 (@Raise_Ur_Bar) February 11, 2020
Wow 80 years of this fantastic duo #TomAndJerry I still can’t stop watching and it’s the funniest show without any words spoken😀 pic.twitter.com/nr7XY3aNYH
— شِيْرَازْ 🇱🇧 (@Shi_ra_z_sh_) February 11, 2020
Hands down, ‘Tom and Jerry’ is our favorite show. How about you? Were you team Tom or team Jerry? Let us know in the comments below.