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The name is neither related to the popular MGM cartoon, nor to Professor Jerry Thomas, the author of one of the first bartender's guides, How to Mix Drinks (1862). Instead, it is a reference to a book by Pierce Egan: Life in London, or The Day and Night Scenes of Jerry Hawthorn Esq. and his Elegant Friend Corinthian Tom (1821) and a subsequent stage play: Tom and Jerry, or Life in London (also 1821). To publicize the book and the play, Egan introduced a variation of eggnog by adding
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∙ 16y agoThe name is neither related to the popular MGM cartoon, nor to Professor Jerry Thomas, the author of one of the first bartender's guides, How to Mix Drinks (1862). Instead, it is a reference to a book by Pierce Egan: Life in London, or The Day and Night Scenes of Jerry Hawthorn Esq. and his Elegant Friend Corinthian Tom (1821) and a subsequent stage play: Tom and Jerry, or Life in London (also 1821). To publicize the book and the play, Egan introduced a variation of eggnog by adding ½ fl oz of brandy calling it a "Tom and Jerry." The additional fortification helped popularize the drink.
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What tom and Jerry episode does tom turn to mouse?
Springtime for Tom the mouse is called devil Jerry
Which 1960 duo orginially called themselves tom and jerry?
Tom Cat was known as Jasper and Jerry was always known as Jerry Mouse .
What is the last episode of tom and jerry called?
Which series?The Tom and Jerry Show (ABC, 1975)The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show (CBS, 1980-1982)Tom & Jerry Kids (FOX, 1990-1993)Tom and Jerry Tales (The CW, Cartoon Network, 2006-2008)
How Many movies are there of tom and Jerry?
as far as i know, there are seven: Tom and Jerry:The Movie Tom and Jerry - The Magic Ring Tom and Jerry and the wizard of OZ Tom and Jerry shiver ma whiskers Tom and Jerry a Nutcracker tale Tom and Jerry meet Sherlock Holmes Tom and Jerry the fast and the furry
How does Jerry hurt Tom from Tom and Jerry?
Jerry is friendly to Tom and that ends up causing trouble for Tom.
What is Tom Parker's favorite alcoholic drink?
he doesnt drink alchohol
What tom and Jerry episode does tom turn to mouse?
Springtime for Tom the mouse is called devil Jerry
Will 4 Viagra pills kill you?
This happend to me one time. I was going to secretly throw 1 Viagra pill on my friends alcoholic drink, but I accidentally threw 4 pills. He called me yesterday and told me that he chased his wife around the living room like Tom & Jerry after 5 sessions of sex.
Which 1960 duo orginially called themselves tom and jerry?
Tom Cat was known as Jasper and Jerry was always known as Jerry Mouse .
Tom and Jerry started by whom?
Tom and Jerry was created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera .
What is the last episode of tom and jerry called?
Which series?The Tom and Jerry Show (ABC, 1975)The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show (CBS, 1980-1982)Tom & Jerry Kids (FOX, 1990-1993)Tom and Jerry Tales (The CW, Cartoon Network, 2006-2008)
What are Butch's pals called in tom and jerry?
Toodles Galore ,
How Many movies are there of tom and Jerry?
as far as i know, there are seven: Tom and Jerry:The Movie Tom and Jerry - The Magic Ring Tom and Jerry and the wizard of OZ Tom and Jerry shiver ma whiskers Tom and Jerry a Nutcracker tale Tom and Jerry meet Sherlock Holmes Tom and Jerry the fast and the furry
How does Jerry hurt Tom from Tom and Jerry?
Jerry is friendly to Tom and that ends up causing trouble for Tom.
Which cartoon starts with the letter T?
tom and jerry
What happened in Tom and Jerry the Movie?
Tom and Jerry were moving, but then Jerry hopped into the moving van and made Tom get out. They left without Tom and Jerry went into his mouse hole and Tom blocked out his hole with wood and nails. Tom slept on an old sofa pillow. The wrecking ball came and broke their house but Tom and Jerry were safe in a tree. They climbed down the tree and Tom walked away. Jerry followed. Tom pointed back and then Jerry walked away. Jerry followed again. Tom pointed back again and then Jerry walked away again. Jerry followed again and then Tom trapped him under a flower pot. Soon Pugsy, a dog, and Franky, a fles, came along. Pugsy and Franky sang a song called Friends to the End. Pugsy was kidnapped. Some alley cats came and sang a song called What Do We Care?
Are there any shows like tom and Jerry?
the only show thats like tom and jerry that i know is a russian show for kids called nu pogodi.
