Jerry Mouse (Gene Deitch era & The T&J Comedy Show)

Jerry Mouse is the main protagonist of the Tom and Jerry cartoons. But during the Gene Deitch Era, he is portrayed more as an antagonist rather than a protagonist.

Why He Sucks
Note: This only applies to his character in the Gene Deitch era of Tom and Jerry.


 * 1) Unlike in the classic era and Chuck Jones era, where it is justified for him to humiliate and abuse Tom, here he does it just for fun.
 * 2) He usually has Tom get in to trouble with Tom’s overweight abusive owner.
 * 3) The injuries he conflicts on Tom are more lifelike and hurtful rather than being cartoony and funny.
 * 4) It’s kind of hard to root for him since he’s more portrayed as an antagonist rather than a protagonist.
 * 5) The laugh he makes is very creepy.
 * 6) He wins in every episode of the Gene Deitch era.

Redeeming Qualities

 * 1) He has massively redeemed himself since the Chuck Jones era.
 * 2) His character design is still cute.
 * 3) He did help Tom at the beginning of "Buddies Thicker than Water".