The duo has become a staple of internet culture, often used to describe complex relationships:
: 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. Tom & Jerry
: In the "Touche, Pussycat!" episode, Nibbles (or Tuffy) frequently speaks in French-accented English, using phrases like "En garde!" and the classic taunt, "Touche, Pussycat!". The duo has become a staple of internet
: A common sentiment found on Pinterest is: "I want a relationship like Tom and Jerry. Always fighting, but never breaking up.". Always fighting, but never breaking up
: A popular fan theory often shared on social media suggests that Tom and Jerry are actually best friends, but Tom has to pretend to hate Jerry so his owners don't replace him with a cat that would actually kill Jerry. Meaningful Life Lessons