<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article describes a work or element of fiction in a primarily in - universe style . Please help rewrite it to explain the fiction more clearly and provide non-fictional perspective . (May 2013) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> This is a list of characters in the Tom and Jerry cartoon short series . Most of these characters did not appear in all of the movies . </P> <P> Tom (named "Jasper" in his debut appearance) is a grey and white domestic shorthair cat . "Tom" is a generic name for a male cat . He is usually but not always, portrayed as living a comfortable, or even pampered life, while Jerry (named "Jinx" in his debut appearance) is a small, brown, house mouse who always lives in close proximity to Tom . Despite being very energetic, determined and much larger, Tom is no match for Jerry's wits . Jerry also possesses surprising strength for his size, approximately the equivalent of Tom's, lifting items such as anvils with relative ease and withstanding considerable impacts . Although cats typically chase mice to consume them, it is quite rare for Tom to actually try to consume Jerry . Most of his attempts are just to torment or humiliate Jerry, sometimes in revenge, and sometimes to obtain a reward from a human for catching Jerry . By the final "fade - out" of each cartoon, Jerry usually emerges triumphant, while Tom is shown as the loser . </P> <P> However, other results may be reached . On rare occasions, Tom triumphs, usually when Jerry becomes the aggressor or when he pushes Tom a little too far . In The Million Dollar Cat Jerry learns that Tom will lose his newly acquired wealth if he harms any animal, "including a mouse;" he then torments Tom a little too much until he retaliates . In Timid Tabby Tom's look - alike cousin pushes Jerry over the edge . Occasionally and usually ironically, they both lose, usually when Jerry's final trap or attack on Tom backfires or Jerry overlooks something . In Chuck Jones' Filet Meow, Jerry orders a shark from the pet store to scare Tom away from eating a goldfish, but finds himself entirely intimidated as well . Finally, they occasionally end up being friends, although within this set of stories, there is often a last minute event that ruins the truce . One story that has friendly ending is Snowbody Loves Me . </P>

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