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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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What is a male turkey are called?
A mature male turkey is called a "Tom". Yearling males are called "Jakes"
Is tom actually called tom?
no
Who was the famous footballer called Tom?
Tom Brady
What'a male cat called?
A male cat is called a tom and a female cat is called a molly.
What is tom from mcfly last name?
He is called Tom Fletcher
What do you call a boy cat?
It is called a Tom - as in a Tom Cat.
What is a male kitten called?
Un-altered male cats are called Tom Cats.
When did cats get called tom?
probably when some one found an alley cat (tomcat) who he called Tom
What male cat is called?
A male cat is usually referred to as a "Tom".
What ships did Tom Crean sail on?
Tom sail on a ship called DO
What is tom yum soup with beef called?
Tom Yam Nuea
What is Tom Daley's fish called?
Tom has a goldfish named Sikita !
